David Steele, Founder & President
Born in Denver Colorado, David Steele operated a construction business from 1975 to 1985 renovating large victorian homes and turning them into distinctive apartments and town houses. During this time he also helped construct three restaurants dedicated to holistic and organic cuisine.
In 1986 Mr. Steele launched a computer consulting business specializing in programming and database design, which culminated in the creation of a text messaging dispatch system for the 1990 Good Will Games in Seattle, Washington. In the mid 1990's Mr. Steele shifted his attention to LAN design and implementation - helping financial institutions meet the challenges of the information age and providing internet operability and security. He described his job as "making complex computer systems behave."
David has always been interested in sustainable energy and is excited about the recent technological innovations that have made mass deployment of self-reliant energy systems feasible.
Mr. Steele conducts workshops and seminars nationally on topics ranging from personal empowerment to environmental education. He has appeared on both radio and television and is highly respected for his contributions as a deep thinker. He is an authority on Buckminster Fuller and an active member of the Denver intellectual community.
Craig Lassen, Founder & CTO
Craig Lassen has lived in Denver for more than 35 years. Over this time he has served in a variety of executive and technical positions for several Denver technology companies. Mr. Lassen currently holds the position of CTO for Enduring Energy. His role is to oversee the design process and to develop new monitoring technology to facilitate the tracking of energy distribution.
Mr. Lassen also serves as Founder and Chief Executive Officer for the Cadamier Network Security Corporation. Prior to starting Enduring Energy Mr. Lassen served as Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Cavion Technologies, Vice President of Engineering for Sigmacom Corporation, and Vice President of Technology for SAEC Engineering.
Craig Lassen spends as much time as possible in the Rocky Mountains and has participated in several groups dedicated to the preservation and protection of some of Colorado’s most beautiful places. Recently Craig and others donated more than 300 acres of forest land to a conservation easement where Craig was instrumental in the designing and building of an off-grid solar powered system for a house near Estes Park.
Mr. Lassen has worked in the technology sector for more than 30 years and has been instrumental in both the introduction and education of several new technologies. He is a respected member of the Colorado business community. Mr. Lassen was educated at the University of Colorado in Business, Mathematics, and Physics.
Evon Davis, Director of Education
Evon graduated cum laude from the University of Denver in 1993 with a degree in political science and economics and minor studies in history and international affairs. Her dream was to make a significant contribution to the economic well-being of the human population. She continued her education through the Graduate School of International Studies at D.U. with an emphasis on economics, environmental studies, and law.
Her career in law began in 1997. Upon graduating from a paralegal certification program, she began working as a patent paralegal for a prestigious, nation-wide law firm. However, the events of September 11th led her to seriously re-evaluate and question the path she was on.
Recognizing the imperative of shifting to sustainable energy, she educated herself on the current energy crisis and how we might begin to resolve this issue through education, innovation, and the pioneering entrepreneurial spirit that has always been a strong part of the American culture.
Marjie Montrose, Resources Coordinator
Born in Colorado, Marjorie studied Graphic Arts at CSU in Fort Collins with a minor in Biology. With a strong interest in the medical field, Marjorie contributed to the arts and medical fields in Denver many years before finding a passion of 17 years in Massage Therapy and the alternative lifestyle and nutrition.
During her years working with clients on their health problems, Marjorie became increasingly concerned with the effects of pollution and the environment on health. Moving toward sustainability and clean, available energy sources appeared to be the natural course to solve this isssue and improve the health of all living organisms and the earth.
Bringing her knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit from the healthcare field, Marjorie is thrilled to join the team of Enduring Energy, which is dedicated to self-reliant energy systems and environmental education.