Tom Cotter is an American environmentalist, passionate clean energy advocate, business leader, social entrepreneur and ordained minister living in Clovis, California. Professionally, Tom is Regional Sales Manager at Real Goods Solar.

Growing up, a significant influence was the Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Hiking and camping in beautiful Northern California and the Boy Scouts rule: "Always leave the campground cleaner than you found it" led to a deep ecological awareness and accountability in adulthood.

A desire to re-think and build a positive, healthy future has moved Tom to launch initiatives to educate and raise awareness around environmental stewardship. His roles as husband/father, minister, entrepreneur, consultant, community organizer, and professor have provided a unique perspective on the challenges we face and the challenges we face and the changes required to overcome them.

Leadership and Activism
• President and Chairman at International Green Industry Hall of Fame
• Board of Directors at Solar Living Institute
• Board of Directors at Restore Hetch Hetchy
• Creation Care Champion with Evangelical Environmental network
• Co-Founder of Green Central Valley
• Founder of Fresno Green Drinks
• Co-Chair of Fresno Earth Day
• Producer of the documentary film The Forest Man
• Curator of Fresno Solar Tour
• Guest contributing blogger and online writer
• Public speaker and media advisor

Tom sees the end of the era of cheap fossil fuels and key materials, coupled with rising population and anxieties around water resources, food production and harmful wastes, as clearly demonstrating the need to re-imagine our model of production and consumption. He shares an optimism that a choice to actively live as a part of the solution will bring a better quality of life and increased opportunities as natural and social capital are restored.

Watch the Symphony of Science - http://youtu.be/FtZUxzOcDu8

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