Colleges & Universities

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College won the 2011 Innovation Award NACUBO (National Association of College and University Business Officers) — the only community college to receive an Innovation Award that year and the only higher education institution to receive an award for an energy program.

Ms. Mindy Stevens
Energy Specialist

Mindy Stevens serves as Energy Specialist for Hinds Community College. She has been on Hinds Community College’s staff for 15 years, serving in other positions including Textbook Manager.

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS

Jones County Junior College began serving students in 1927 and, despite its name, serves eight counties in southeastern Mississippi. JCJC awards Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and Vocational Certificates. The college has 360 acres including education and support buildings, playing fields and the president’s home.

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

The historic campus of Washington and Lee University serves more than 1,500 students in 65+ buildings. Two Energy Specialists are helping Washington & Lee reduce its utility consumption and carbon footprint through the Cenergistic program. Entering their second year in the program, they are on track to reduce energy usage by over 20%.

Mr. Morris Trimmer
Energy Specialist

Mr. Morris Trimmer came to Washington & Lee in 1993 and was promoted to systems engineer in 2008. Prior to joining W&L, Trimmer was co-owner and artist-blacksmith with Woods Creek Forge in Lexington. Trimmer earned his Bachelor's Degree in Geology from Earlham College. He has served as a member and chair of the Washington and Lee Environmental Planning and Management Committee. He is an election official in Lexington. He belonged to the Woods Creek Restoration Committee from 2000 to 2006. Mr. Trimmer converted his diesel car to run on used vegetable oil.