The High Road Advisory Council members are selected from a robust application pool and represent diverse areas of expertise across PCEF's funding areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, green infrastructure, workforce development, and contractor development.
PCEF's High Road Advisory Council members are listed below, along with their primary affiliation. These talented and committed individuals also bring expertise as workers, business owners, and grantees, and participate in many of the key forums relevant to this work.
- Adrian Arenas - LatinoBuilt
- Amber Faist - Northwest Native Chamber
- James Metoyer - Advanced Energy Inspections and EnerCity Collaborative
- Jeremy Hays - Upright Consulting
- Jim Plantico - Community Energy Project
- Lynn Lindgren-Schreuder - Housing Development Center
- Rana Uzzaman - Portland YouthBuilders
- Sanai Hennessee - Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
- Aaron Barber-Strong - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48
- Barbara Byrd - University of Oregon (emerita)
- Jingtian (JT) Yu - Northwest Cooperative Development Center, Oregon New Economy
Applications Now Open for the High Road Advisory Council
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is now accepting applications for the High Road Advisory Council (HRAC). We're looking for community and industry leaders who want to help shape a stronger, more inclusive clean-energy workforce in Portland.
As a council member, you'll advise PCEF staff on how to support local workers and contractors so that climate investments create real, equitable economic opportunities. If you have experience in the trades, contracting, equitable procurement, or climate-related industries — and a commitment to community — we'd love to hear from you. The application period is open Nov. 21, 2025, through Jan. 23, 2026.