Gonzalez, an architect and a LEED(R) (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design) Accredited Professional, will be responsible for thecontinued development and implementation of sustainable business practices andwork processes across the organization. This includes Palladeo's ongoingcommitment to resource conservation, sustainable materials manufacturing andconstruction waste recycling.

In addition, Gonzalez will provide counsel to the firm's retail clientswho are looking for guidance in green building, offering expertise in the LEEDcertification process and sustainable best practices in environmental design,fixture and decor fabrication, construction, remodeling and renovation.

Leading national green building expert, Jerry Yudelson said, "Nothingcould be more important right now than for the retail sector to embracesustainability goals and practices. Palladeo's addition of a strongsustainability director will help its clients in this process."

"Nathalie brings a great deal of experience and passion to Palladeo as weemploy best business practices that make sense economically andenvironmentally for our clients and for our organization," said Bob Bautista,president and CEO of Palladeo.

Prior to Palladeo, Gonzalez traveled the world learning about greenbuilding practices and sustainable living. This included her participation inTribewanted on Vorovoro Island, Fiji, where she learned to build usingtraditional methods. As a green building consultant, Gonzalez worked witharchitecture, planning and interior design companies such as Swaback Partnerspllc in Scottsdale, Ariz. Her other consultative work includes feasibilitystudies, site analysis and community and urban planning across the U.S.,including projects in Hawaii, Texas, Arizona and Washington.

Gonzalez attended the University of Arizona College of Architecture forher undergraduate studies and received a Master of Architecture degree fromthe University of Washington. She is a licensed architect in Arizona andWashington. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and is a member of theAmerican Institute of Architects, the National Council of ArchitectsRegistration Board and the United States Green Building Council's Los Angeleschapter.

ABOUT PALLADEO

Founded in 1970, Palladeo is a leading environmental design and retailstrategy, custom decor and fixture fabrication, and full-service constructionpartner for America's top retailers. Through the company's one-of-a-kindproduct offering, Palladeo provides a full range of services that guaranteesresults and increases sales for its clients. Palladeo is headquartered inGlendale, Calif., with its Construct division located in Chino, Calif. Formore information, visit http://www.palladeo.com.

PALLADEO ON SUSTAINABILITY

At Palladeo, our mission is to increase sales for our clients. We believethat sustainable retail environments can drive incremental sales to ourclients, above and beyond the effects of good design and merchandising.Sustainability goes hand-in-hand with increased sales by providing our clientswith the opportunity to become more cost efficient and to create a meaningfulmessage of environmental stewardship for their customers. Through ourembodiment of sustainability, we intend to become a change agent from thebeginning of the supply chain all the way through to the finished product.

SOURCE Palladeo