Kerrie Kelly, Owner of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, is an accomplished interior designer, author, instructor and multi-media consultant. Kerrie's extensive design experience includes representing the Ralph Lauren home collection in Northern California, and managing the design studio and merchandising for Del Webb Sun City in Lincoln. She has appeared as a featured designer on several TV news shows in Northern California and has consulted with the DIY Network's "House Crasher's" and "Bath Crashers" shows. She currently keeps many projects going simultaneously including residential and commercial interiors while promoting her current book, Home Décor: A Sunset Design Guide, published by Oxmoor House.

The company focus is still on interior type projects and can include entire house remodels. Many of D & J's clients remember the personal service they received from Darius and John. Rest assured this service has not changed from our growth. You will receive the same personal service from a qualified D & J team member. Today, D & J Kitchens and Baths has completed over 300 remodeling projects in the Sacramento area and has received 17 Coty awards. (Contractor of the Year)

Jenifer Segar works for Valley Vision, serving as the project manager for Energy Upgrade California in Yolo and Sacramento counties. Jenifer has worked previously for the California Coastal Conservancy and the land planning division of the architectural firm HOK.

Most recently, she was appointed by the Mayor of Davis to participate as a member of the Davis Climate Action Team. She is here today to give us an overview of the Energy Upgrade California program and the ways it can benefit home owners.

Duane Knickerbocker is the Vice President of Brower Mechanical in Rocklin, Ca. He is a licensed California General Contractor with over 26 years of experience in the areas of heating, air conditioning, insulation, indoor air quality and green technology. He is considered by many to be an expert in green technology, solar electrical generation and air flow. He is vitally concerned with minimizing our impact on this planet.

Duane currently holds licenses or certifications from the State of California, The State of Nevada, The California Building Performance Contractors Association, The National Comfort Institute, Efficiency First, The American Comfort Institute and numerous certificates and awards from SMUD, PG&E and manufacturer classes from Trane and Goodman. In addition Duane holds certifications in Solar PV, Solar Hot Water Generation and an insulation license. Duane works with homeowners, real estate professionals and builders to achieve responsible energy use reductions by applying building science which will in turn lead to conservation, improved indoor air quality, Improved comfort and long term energy savings.

Duane studied at Sierra College and actively attends and teaches both on-line and traditional education classes in the areas of energy conservation, home performance and home energy efficiency. Duane has lectured on the topics of alternative energy and how to properly document proper home retrofit procedures. Duane and Brower Mechanical were recently asked by SMUD to demonstrate for Congresswoman Doris Matsui how a home energy assessment is performed and what the results were. Duane was able to show how a local Sacramento homeowner could reduce her utility bills by over 31% and receive a rebate of $3750 for the installation of these improvements.

For more information on Brower Mechanical, visit their website.

Lisa D. Brys is the owner of TimeWorks Professional Organizing Services, dedicated to providing the structure, solutions, systems, and knowledge to increase productivity, reduce stress, and gain better control over time, space, and activities. A Professional Organizer and "Professional Coach" with over 25 years of administrative and organizational experience, Ms. Brys can teach you skills and techniques to get and stay organized. TimeWorks specializes in helping small business, home-based business, and residential organizing.

Clutter and disorganization wastes time, costs money, and causes unnecessary frustration. It's a matter of "dollars and sense". Timeworks will work with you to understand your business priorities and your personal work style; then properly set up your office for function and flow to maximize precious time. Timeworks will individually assist you in designing and implementing systems, processes, and tools to simplify your life in this busy world, and spend more time on what matters most.

Michael's work has been the subject of nearly fifty Sunset Magazine feature articles. He has also been published in numerous other publications including: Better Homes and Gardens, Cooking with Paula Dean, This Old House Magazine, Garden Design and Landscape Architecture. Five of his gardens were recently featured in Great Backyards 2009 magazine. His sustainable landscaping ideas were recently featured on CNN's Glen Beck show. He has been the spokesperson for the American Home Furnishings Alliance ( AHFA ) and has been honored three times by the American Horticultural Society, who has selected his gardens to be on their tours of Northern California gardens.

His landscape design solutions and philosophies were the subject of Gaining Ground by Maureen Gilmer. He also co-authored Water Works, with Ms. Gilmer. His most recent book ; Outdoor Designs for Living features Before and After solutions on creating the ultimate outdoor rooms. His third book Garden Getaways: Havens at Home features backyard vacation retreats that he created.

Part environmental evangelist, part landscape design coach and connoisseur, Michael regularly appears on HGTV's "Gardening by the Yard" with Paul James. His pool designs were featured on a HGTV special , "Spectacular Pools" and recently one of his Outdoor Kitchens appeared on the HGTV special " Sizzling Outdoor Kitchens". His kitchen design was selected as the second best in the nation. Michael's clients are always amazed by his expert vision in unifying the interior and exterior of their homes while finding beauty in their natural outdoor settings, which are coaxed by his creativity into works of art.

He received his degree in landscape Architecture and design from the University of California at Davis and studied at LaNapoule Art Foundation in France. His work can be viewed on his website.

The company is known for being highly organized and excels in design - build projects from conception to completion in the most excellent fashion.

George has over 30 years of construction experience in the industry and sits on the Board of Directors of NARI (National Assoc. of the Remodeling Industry) and the PCCA (Placer County Contractors Assoc.)

More information is available at henleyhomes-inc.com or by calling 916-663-1605.

He serves as President of the Northern California Japanese Maple Society and regularly conducts classes as "The Maple Guy" teaching about gardening with Japanese Maples, the care and pruning of the Japanese maples as well as discussing the four seasons of the Japanese Maples. Being an expert on Japanese Maples, including the care, planting and pruning, Barry has been on Radio, TV and does regular appearances at local Garden Clubs, Home and Garden Shows, Landscape and Garden Shows, and Nurseries throughout the western states.

Erin and Kellie have collaborated on a National level for ASID on this subject and are well known in the Sacramento region for their leadership in this area of design.

Signature Surfaces specializes in "low-maintenance" products for your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and many commercial applications. All with standard and custom options available.

Signature Surfaces belongs to many industry organizations and stays active in supporting the local communities. We have also been awarded multiple Platinum and Magna awards for our efforts.

Come see for yourself... www.signaturesurfacesinc.net or follow us on Twitter: @sigsurfaces

One of her great joys is sharing her passion and experience with others. Examples of her work and a detailed description of her landscaping philosophy can be found at her Web site, www.robertawalker.com.