Speakers

Amy Boyce

Vice President, Building Energy and Climate Solutions · WSP

Amy Boyce is a Vice President in WSP’s Built Ecology practice, focusing on the development of tools and frameworks to support building owners and managers to achieve their sustainability and decarbonization goals. Prior to WSP, Amy served as the Senior Director of Building and Energy Performance at IMT overseeing energy code and federal strategy work, including the administration of a federal grant to support seven cities and two states in the pursuit of community-centered existing building decarbonization policies. Amy held the role of Director of Engineering for both The Building People and Green Generation Solutions, where she led teams in performing energy audits and designing solutions for energy and cost savings for commercial and government buildings. Previous to that, she was the subject matter expert for all energy-related credits in the LEED rating system at USGBC and spent the first years of her career working as a mechanical engineer. Amy earned her MBA from Georgetown University, holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and is a licensed mechanical engineer, CEM, and LEED AP. She is actively involved with the National Capital Chapter of ASHRAE and has served on the NFRC Board of Directors since 2023.  

Anthony Cinnamon

Associate Principal · Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Anthony Cinnamon is an Associate Principal with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in Chicago, where he specializes in the investigation, evaluation, and repair of building facades, exterior wall systems, and fenestration systems. Since joining WJE in 1995, he has developed extensive expertise in window and curtain wall performance, building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and water and air leakage assessments. Tony is a recognized industry expert who has authored numerous articles and presented nationally and internationally on topics related to windows, curtain walls, glass and glazing systems, and building enclosure performance. A licensed architect in Illinois, Iowa, and Massachusetts, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture in Architectural Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tony serves on the Façade Tectonics Institute (FTI) Board of Directors, and has served on the NFRC Board of Directors since 2019, including a term as Chair.

Daniel Haaland

Principal and Building Specialist · RDH

Daniel Haaland is a Principal and Building Science Specialist at RDH, where he leads a team dedicated to advancing the understanding of building enclosure performance through simulation, research, and innovation. A recognized expert in building enclosure analytics, Daniel was the lead author of North America’s first standard on thermal simulation (CSA Z5010) and continues to shape industry practice through the development of guidelines, standards, and applied research. Daniel holds a Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto. He is a Professional Engineer (BC) and NFRC Certified Simulator. He joined the NFRC Board of Directors in January 2026.  

Robert Hart

Technology Researcher IV: Building & Industrial Energy Systems Division · Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Robert Hart performs research and model development of energy-efficient windows and window attachments within the Windows and Envelope Materials Group. His recent work includes the development and experimental analysis of highly insulating “super windows”, shading systems, and vacuum glazing. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University with concentrations in heat transfer and fluid dynamics. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of California, and a LEED AP.

David McDonald

Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Senior · Marvin

David McDonald is a regulatory affairs specialist, senior with Marvin and is based in Warroad, Minnesota, where he has an advocacy role within industry trade associations, test standard development organizations, and the ICC International Codes. He participates in numerous other activities/projects that assist customers. David previously held positions with the city of Ontario, California, as a senior code enforcement officer and in Greenbush, Minnesota, for Central Boiler, Inc. in environmental relations prior to joining Marvin in 2014. He has been an active NFRC member since 2014, attending every NFRC meeting and serving on various committees and task groups, and has served on the NFRC Board of Directors since 2023.

Mike Rhoden

Regulatory Compliance Manager · VELUX AMERICA LLC

Mike Rhoden has worked at VELUX AMERICA LLC for 33 years and brings a breadth of experience in various roles in manufacturing, regulatory compliance, lobbying, sales, product management, installation, service, logistics and customer service. Currently, Mike serves as Regulatory Compliance Manager, a role that focuses on securing necessary testing and certifications for products, maintaining performance criteria for various domestic and foreign markets, as well as, helping ensure factory audit compliance. Previously, he held the position of Commercial Inside Sales Manager, assisting sales team efforts for projects in North America. Mike received his bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Lander University and has been highly active at NFRC, FGIA and WDMA, sitting on numerous task groups. He currently serves on the NFRC Board of Directors and is the Vice President of FGIA Southeast Region Board of Directors.

Christin Schaaf

Founder · Fortitude Rising

Christin Schaaf is a best-selling author, coach, and leadership strategist who combines business acumen with neuroscience-based development strategies. With experience spanning financial services, innovation leadership, and entrepreneurship, she brings firsthand knowledge of successful career transitions and resilient leadership. Having navigated her own career pivots and selling her first business before age 30, Christin delivers practical coaching for professionals at critical inflection points and leaders building innovative teams. A graduate of Wells College with a master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh, she brings over two decades of experience helping professionals thrive amid change. Her engaging presentation style blends thought-provoking insights, actionable strategies, and humor, making her a sought-after speaker for leadership conferences and professional development events.

Kevin Vilhauer

Vice President, Product Engineering · Miter Brands

Kevin Vilhauer is Vice President of Product Engineering at MITER Brands where he leads engineering efforts supporting the development and performance of fenestration products. Previously, he was Director of Engineering for Western Window Systems, a MITER Brands company. Kevin has more than two decades of experience in the window and door industry and has held a variety of technical and leadership roles focused on product performance, certification, and energy efficiency. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering University. He also holds an innovation and entrepreneurship certificate from Stanford University and a Masco leadership program in innovation certificate from Michigan State University. Kevin has been actively involved with NFRC for many years, contributing to numerous committees and task groups, and currently chairs the Technical Committee. In 2021, he joined the NFRC Board of Directors and is the current Board Chair.