1. AARON JAMES TRAYWICK
11699 Elkin Street ​-​ Silver Spring, MD 20910 ​-​ 334.318.6151 ​-​ ​traywickaaron@gmail.com​ - ​www.traywickaaron.wordpress.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Healthspan Policy Institute​, Washington, D.C./Remote
COO/Co-Founder,​ Fall 2015 - current
- Raised over $30,000 in investor capital
- Led team of professional researchers, staff for $64 million in federal funds
- Partnered with bi-partisan congresspersons, universities to introduce bill for $26 million for medical research
- Used social media to connect with over 2,500 new supporters in <6 months
- Wrote/distributed targeted, monthly press releases using a database of 350,000+ contacts
- Crafted weekly newsletters to 2,000+ subscribers
- Promoted the accomplishments of a consortium of professional researchers, writers, and celebrities
20Mission Brewing​, Medellin, Colombia
Executive Assistant,​ Summer 2015 - Fall 2015
- Initiated product line launch after establishing partnerships with key local vendors
- Coordinated weekly community events to promote product line
- Interviewed 25+ international vendors as potential distribution partners
- Negotiated, finalized sales agreement with major distributor
ZeroRPM Renewables​, Boulder, CO
Northwestern Regional Sales Director,​ Winter 2013 – Fall 2014
- Established first regional sales office
- Generated 75+ private and public sector leads
- Coordinated negotiations, product testing with multiple state agencies, universities, and counties
PROJECTS
“​The New Age of Aging​”, ​Global Healthspan Policy Institute
- Coordinated copy, design for collaborative publication with “top of their field” medical research professionals
- Managed targeted distribution to 300+ congresspersons and their staff
“​Statewide Sustainable Investment Program​”, Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment
- Coordinated student teams in multiple locations to campaign for new funding for renewables
- Over $1.5 million in new funding successfully allocated
“​ValloCycle​”, City/University of Montevallo
- Led team of city/university administrators to create state’s first city-wide bike-sharing program
- Purchased, installed over $50,000 worth of diverse cycling infrastructure
- Fundraised $30,000+ in public, private donations, grants
SKILLS
- Tools: ​Meltwater, Wordpress, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Google Analytics/Adwords, Excel, CQ Roll Call, Slack
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube
- Spoken Languages​ : ​English, Conversational Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese
EDUCATION
University of Montevallo Stanhope Elmore High School
May 2008 - May 2012 January 2004 - May 2008
Interdisciplinary Studies, 3.6 GPA Advanced Diploma

2. AARON JAMES TRAYWICK
11600 Elkin St. ​-​ Silver Spring, MD 20910 ​-​ 334.318.6151 ​-​ ​traywickaaron@gmail.com​ - ​www.traywickaaron.wordpress.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Montevallo Stanhope Elmore High School
May 2008 - May 2012 January 2004 - May 2008
Interdisciplinary Studies, 3.6 GPA Advanced Diploma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Healthspan Policy Institute​, Fall 2015 - current, Washington, D.C./Remote
COO/Co-Founder: Congressional/Press Relations, Lobbying, Grants, and Campaign Management/Administration
Secular Policy Institute​, Fall 2015 - Summer 2016, Washington, D.C./Remote
Trustee and Policy Associate: Press/Affiliate Relations and Content Curation
Dr. Greg Neimeyer​, Fall 2015 - Summer 2015, Washington, D.C./Remote
Academic Support Services: Remote Classroom Management and Course Instruction/Development
20Mission Brewery​, Summer 2015 - Winter 2015, Medellin, Colombia
Executive Assistant: Sales, Contracts, and Distribution Logistics
Tribe Interactive​, ​Winter 2015 - Summer 2015, Boulder, CO / Remote
Freelance Marketing Specialist: Content Creation, Social Media Scheduling
Sapka Communications​, ​Winter 2015 - Summer 2015, Boulder, CO / Remote
Freelance Associate: Press Management and Distribution
ZeroRPM Renewables​, Winter 2013 – Fall 2014, Boulder, CO
Northwestern Regional Sales Director: Municipal, County, and State Renewable Energy Sales
Food and Water Watch​, Fall 2013, Denver, CO
Paid Intern: Hydraulic Fracturing Research and Content Creation
United States House of Representatives​, Fall 2013, Denver, CO
Intern: Environment and Renewable Energy Policy Research and Development
San Francisco Gate​, Fall 2013, Denver, CO
Paid Intern: Daily Staff Reporting
Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Air Pollution​, Summer/Fall 2014, Birmingham, AL
Paid Intern: Weekly Blog and Content Creation
State Representative John Merrill for Alabama Secretary of State, ​Spring/Summer 2013, Montgomery, AL
Constituent Services & Clerical Duties
David Mathews Center for Civic Life​, Fall 2012 – Summer 2013, Montevallo, AL
Paid Intern: Facilitation & Event Coordination for Youth Community Visioning Project
Cahaba Riverkeeper​, Fall 2012, Birmingham/Montevallo, AL
Intern: Little Cahaba Watershed Monitor
Hollie Cost for Montevallo Mayor Campaign​, Summer/Fall 2012, Montevallo, AL
Campaign Manager: Volunteer Coordination, Voter Registration, & Candidate Marketing
Sodexo Campus Services, University of Montevallo​, Fall 2012, Montevallo, AL
Consultant: Developed Local Foods & Sustainability Opportunities
Freshwater Land Trust​, Spring 2012, Birmingham/ Montevallo, AL
Intern: Pre-Debut Materials Preparation for Jefferson County Master Greenway Plan, Montevallo City Council Liaison
Black Warrior Riverkeeper​,​ ​Spring 2012, Birmingham, AL
Intern: Local Business & University Outreach for Shepherd Bend Mine Campaign; Data Entry/Legal Research

3. Aaron Traywick
AFFILIATIONS
University of Montevallo Sustainability Committee​, Oct. 2011 – August 2013; Co-Founder
Selection Committee: Green Investment Fund
UM Student Government Association (SGA)​, Sept. 2011 – August 2013
Community & Sustainable Development Projects: Arts & Sciences Senator
Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment (CASE)​, Sept. 2011 – August 2013
Statewide Campus Recruitment; Press & Governmental Relations; Fundraising
City of Montevallo ValloCycle Recreational Board​, Nov. 2010 – August 2013; Co-Founder
Programs, Fundraising, Press Relations, & Event Coordination; Co-Chairperson
UM Environmental Club​, Sept. 2010 – August 2013
Research & Canvassing: Campaign to Establish the Green Investment Fund; Vice President
UM James Wylie Shepherd Observatory Center​, Sept. 2010 – August 2013
Lead Fundraiser: Alternative Energy Development Campaign
HONORS
Outstanding Service to the Community Award,​ ​UM Service Learning Committee, April 2013
Exemplary Service to the Community Honor, ​UM Office of Community Engagement, March 2013
Environmental Stewardship Award,​ UM Office of Sustainability, March 2013
Senator of the Year Award, ​UM SGA, May 2012
Civic Leader of the Year Award, ​Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, March 2012
GRANTS, ACCOLADES
For University of Montevallo:
Corporation for National & Community Service- November 2012
2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
University of Montevallo Green Fund - November 2012- $3,560
Sustaining the ValloCycle Program: A Package of Enhancements & Expansions
UM Green Fund - May 2012. - $200
Master Trails Plan for the Shepherd Observatory
UM Student Government Association - November 2011 - $10,000
Sustainable Development of the Shepherd Observatory
UM Student Government Association - November 2011 - $3,550
Development of the ValloCycle Program’s Campus & Community Sustainability & Public Health Initiatives
University of Montevallo Green Fund - Nov. 2011. - $480
Rainwater Runoff Collection System for UM Organic Community Garden
Rainbird Corporation - March 2011 - $1,500
Sustainable Design, Water Usage, & Practical Applications of Organic Agriculture at the Shepherd Observatory
For City of Montevallo:
Wal-Mart Community Foundation - March 2012 - $500
ADA-Accessibility for The ValloCycle Bike-Share Program
All-Terrain Natural Products Company - August 2011 - $1,000
The Biking Through Nature Program
National League of American Bicyclists - April 2011 - Honorable Mention
Bicycle Friendly Community Award

4. Aaron Traywick
PUBLISHED WORKS
‘’​The New Age of Aging​”​, ​Global Healthspan Policy Institute/Euromonitor International​ , ​August 2016
"​The Top 50 Startup Incubators in America​"​, Tribe Interactive, June 2015
“​Inside the International Drug Policy Reform Conference​”,​ ​Westword, Oct. 2013
“​Cooperation​”,​ ​B-Metro Magazine, July 2013
​Weekly Blogs​,​ Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Air Pollution, ​March – August 2013
“​Sustainable Investments For Our Future​”,​ ​Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment, August 2013
“​The Alabama Power Failure​”,​ ​Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment, March 2013

5. Aaron Traywick
A Digital Portfolio of Past Works and Achievements

6. University of Montevallo Environmental Club
Project: UM Green Fund
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Managed student organization’s campaign to establish the first “Green
Investment Fund” grant program for student-designed and
implemented on-campus sustainability projects
Key responsibilities: developing a campaign timeline, delegating
member responsibilities, drafting and presenting proposal to student
and administrative leadership, and spearheading a grassroots campus-
wide petition drive
Received approximately 850 of 1,350 student petition signatures in
support: nearly 50% of campus
Administration awarded authority of all grant disbursements to new
student-majority committee, founded and operated by UMEC
Fund created UM Organic Community Garden, ValloCycle Bike-Share
Program, JWS Observatory, and 30+ other student-led clean energy
and eco-conservation projects

7. VALLOCYCLE
Project: Created ValloCycle, the South’s First City-Wide Bike-Sharing
Program
Spring 2012
 Established first city-wide bike-sharing program for State of
Alabama and Southeastern Region with support of city and
university leadership
 Engaged diverse group of stakeholders for pre-program
planning and implementation including city, campus,
community, library, law enforcement, and business/industry
representatives
 Managed successful capital campaign collecting $2,500 in start-
up funds and materials
 Wrote grants to multiple agencies for over $50,000 to support
community programs, receiving approximately $9,500
 Led team of volunteers and City Public Works Staff to repair/
maintain initial fleet of 50 bicycles
 Worked with city leaders to increase access to all potential
user groups within community
VALLOCYCLE
Project: Sustaining and Expanding the ValloCycle Program
 Initiated purchase of hand-cycles for complete ADA-accessiblility
 Developed technical bicycle mechanics course to increase youth
“green job” opportunities
 Worked with graphics designer to produce community map
creating free publicity for over 50 in-town local business and eco-
tourism destinations
 Spearheaded communications strategy: wrote press notices,
managed interviews/photo shoots for all events, resulting in 30+
digital, television, and press coverage pieces in first year
 Assisted social media and blogging team in website content
creation and community outreach
 Created successful application for City of Montevallo's enrollment
in League of American Bicyclists "Bicycle Friendly Community"
Award program, making Montevallo one of only five communities
in the state to receive this distinction
VALLOCYCLE
Project: Smart Growth Montevallo
 Commissioned student artists to competitively design and
construct bicycle rack sculptures from reclaimed and eco-
conscious materials
 Awarded 9 new bicycle racks through partnership with Greater
Birmingham Regional Planning Commission
 Led team working with League of Conservation Voters of
Alabama to write, advocate, and pass strongest “Complete
Streets” legislation for any municipality in Alabama

13. City of Montevallo
Resolution in Support of a “Complete Streets” Policy Initiative
Presented by Councilman Don Hughes, Prepared by Aaron Traywick, ValloCycle Recreational Board
WHEREAS, “Complete Streets’ are defined as streets that are designed to accommodate all users –
motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders;
WHEREAS, “Complete Streets” can include a range of elements to accommodate all users, including, but
not limited to, sidewalks, signage, paved shoulders, bicycle lanes, traffic lanes shared with motorists
including sharrows and other bicycle pavement marking, crosswalks and other pavement marking for
pedestrians, pedestrian control signalization, bicycle actuated traffic signals, bus pull outs, curb cuts and
ramps, raised crosswalks, roundabouts, traffic islands and other traffic calming measures;
WHEREAS, “Complete Streets” principles should guide future street and transportation plans for both
new and retrofit projects in the City of Montevallo, and any exception to this approach should be
appropriately justified;
WHEREAS, “Complete Streets” application will vary depending on the surrounding land uses and
densities and its general context, however street and transportation plans should always be guided by
the principle that streets should promote multiple transportation options for all people;
WHEREAS, “Complete Streets” can spark economic development and community development by
helping to create walkable, vibrant communities where businesses can thrive and be strong, livable
neighborhoods for City of Montevallo residents;
WHEREAS, “Complete Streets” can play a role by reducing pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths,
reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality both by promoting alternative and public forms of
transportation, and by helping to improve traffic flow;
WHEREAS, the people of the City of Montevallo have expressed a strong desire for increased
transportation options, including walking, cycling, and public transit, specifically the latter, as identified
in the recent forums hosted by the David Mathews Center for Civic Life on “Strengthening Montevallo’s
Youth”;
WHEREAS, the City of Montevallo has expressed a strong past and present desire in sustainable design,
community accessibility, and alternative transportation through its role in the establishment of the
ValloCycle Bike-Share Program, the Pedestrian Promenade, and new Safe Routes to School sidewalk
projects, making it a community already unofficially in line with the principles of Complete Streets.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Montevallo City Council requires a Complete Streets
approach for the City of Montevallo to enhance transportation options and to improve quality of life for
the residents of Montevallo as follows:
1. The City of Montevallo shall scope, plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain all City streets
to provide a comprehensive and integrated network of facilities for people of all ages and
abilities traveling by foot, bicycle, automobile, public transportation, and commercial vehicle.

14. 2. All improvements shall be consistent with and supportive of the local community, and that early
consideration shall be given to any project’s land use and transportation context.
3. Facilities for all users shall be considered in the construction, reconstruction, retrofit, repaving,
and rehabilitation of City streets, except under any of the following conditions:
a. The project involves a roadway on which a specific use is prohibited by law.
b. The Subdivision Regulations does not require sidewalks along the proposed street;
however, accommodations for bicycles may be needed depending on approved plans.
c. The costs of providing accommodations are determined “excessively disproportionate”
to the need or probable use, as recognized officially by the City of Montevallo City
Council. “Excessively disproportionate” is defined as exceeding twenty percent of the
cost of the larger transportation project. This twenty percent figure should be used in an
advisory rather than an absolute sense in all cases. Claims of “excessively
disproportionate” costs shall be submitted for review by the City of Montevallo City
Council before authorization to disregard the inclusion of Complete Streets for any
project.
4. The Public Works Director or his/her appointee shall develop implementation strategies for the
implementation of this resolution in all present and future cases of city construction or
retrofitting as applicable.
5. The City and Public Works Director and/or his/her appointee shall, to the maximum extent
practical, follow the most current adopted design standards when implementing this policy,
taking the following considerations into mind:
a. A representative of the Conservation Alabama organization shall be consulted in a
consistent advisory capacity when implementing these standards.
b. Application of design standards should be flexible and implemented on a case-by-case
basis, recognizing that all streets are not alike and that user needs should be balanced,
and innovative or non-traditional designs shall be considered.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Montevallo partner with the University of Montevallo,
Shelby County, the Greater Birmingham Regional Planning Commission, the Alabama Department of
Transportation, the City of Montevallo ValloCycle Recreational Board, the City of Montevallo Trails
Committee, related advisory committees, neighborhood associations, churches, and community
organizations to achieve the goals set forth in this Complete Streets policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Montevallo and relevant government agencies revise,
adopt, and implement further policies and practices to support the Complete Streets approach.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Montevallo designate a representative to give a quarterly
presentation to the Montevallo City Council during a public meeting to report and critique progress
in implementing this policy.

15. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 6, 2012
For more information:
Aaron Traywick
ValloCycle Projects Coordinator
334.318.6151
atraywi1@forum.montevallo.edu
VALLOCYCLE PARTNERS WITH COMMUTESMART TO INCREASE
BICYCLE PARKING DOWNTOWN
Montevallo, AL — ValloCycle has partnered with CommuteSmart and Birmingham’s own Local Bicycle
Racks Company to make downtown Montevallo even more bike-friendly with increased bicycle parking
downtown.
More bicycle parking makes each of these locations a destination for bike trips, encouraging bicyclists to
get off their bikes and explore all that downtown Montevallo has to offer.
9 bicycle racks are now located in front of Montevallo businesses and other destinations, including
Stephens Park, one of the stops along the Montevallo Greenway Trail; Montevallo Office Plaza; Video
Underground; restaurants Eclipse Coffee and Books, El Agave and Main Street Tavern; grocery stores
Piggly Wiggly and Lucky’s Foodland; and CVS Pharmacy.
Jeff Webster, owner of local restaurant Main Street Tavern, says this about the impact of new, secure
bicycle parking in front of his and other downtown businesses: “I’ve seen at least one bike a day on it.
It’s good for town. It promotes what we want to promote—a walking community.“
Local Bicycle Racks Company custom-built the racks for ValloCycle. Each rack holds 2 bicycles and
features ValloCycle’s signature green color and logo, and CommuteSmart’s logo.
CommuteSmart pays for Local Bicycle Racks Company to build custom bicycle racks for some of
CommuteSmart’s official partners.
CommuteSmart provides incentives for people who live or work in Jefferson/Shelby County, and take an
alternative commute from home to work. Anyone who bikes, walks, carpools, or works from home is
eligible to register and receive the incentives of the CommuteSmart program.
Because of the newly installed bicycle racks, local bicycle commuters can now ride easier, knowing that
their mode of transportation is secure.
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16. James Wylie Shepherd Observatory
Project: Sustainable Design and Alternative Energy Development Campaign
Fall 2011 -Summer 2012
Led student development planning committee to add new alternative energy
enhancements for James Wylie Shepherd Observatory, one of the South’s
most state-of-the-art astronomical observing facilities
Facilitated funding for environmental cleanup of a formerly contaminated
brownfields area
Successfully raised over $15,000 in grant funding and material donations for
solar energy enhancements to make JWSO completely carbon-neutral facility
Worked with designer to showcase vision of the JWSO’s Master Plan for
potentials donors via promotional brochure and map
Organized student construction team to create rainwater catchment pavilion
to complement JWSO's new reverse osmosis filtration system
Over 75 students, faculty, and community members helped create pavilion
using traditional post-beam construction and cedars leftover from nearby
clear-cut timber property
Enlisted support of local high school students from tri-county area for
traditional "raising" to install roof and structure

18. James Wylie Shepherd Observatory
Project: Gentry Springs Preserve and Trail System
Summer 2012 – Fall 2012
Worked with team of students and professionals to economically
develop 150-acre plot of the University of Montevallo’s JWS
Observatory as an educational Preserve and recreational trail system
Driven by core belief that environmental preservation of campus
property would best be pursued by showing how a Preserve could
bring new eco-tourism and recreational programming to the
community
Gained support of nearby communities and volunteer organizations
Provided strategic planning for project, including research and
development of Project Proposal and accompanying 17-page Land
Conservation and Management Plan

19. Proposal For the Establishment of a System of Restricted Development at the University of
Montevallo’s Gentry Springs Preserve Property
If it is the goal of the University of Montevallo to sustain the current level of pristine natural
environment on the vast majority of its owned property at Gentry Springs, then the goal of
environmental stewardship must be communicated in a way that officially recognizes that site as a
“restricted development” area, in order to ensure that this goal will remain consistent and concrete in
years to come. Likewise, if the restrictions placed on development at the site are too lax or stringent, the
University of Montevallo may lose valuable opportunities to utilize the site as a unique and powerful
resource for educational outreach, economic stimulus, and environmental conservation.
Therefore, the University of Montevallo Environmental Club (UMEC) proposes that the
University of Montevallo Space Utilization Committee establish this property as a “restricted
development” area, with all future development to be overseen and approved by a “Steering
Committee” composed of student, faculty, and staff representatives, with specific composition, roles,
responsibilities, and voting structure being outlined in the “Land Conservation and Management
Document” drafted by the UMEC in specific pertinence to the Gentry Springs property.
The UMEC also asks that the members of the Space Utilization Committee accept that the by-
laws and allowable/prohibited uses for the property as outlined in sections three and five of the LCM
Document are suitable as the foundations for defining the “restricted development” parameters of the
property.
In specific reference to the potential of the ten-mile trail system, the UMEC would ask that the
members of this committee take into account the fact that this project, like all projects developed and
implemented at this site, would be done primarily with the support of committed volunteer
organizations educated on the aspects of sustainable trail design. Additionally, it should be recognized
that the estimated amount of time needed to fully design and raise funds for a trail system of this size
would take at least one year, and that after the completion of that phase, the idea of construction could
only be proposed with the full approval of the UM Physical Plant, Police Department, and JWSO
Complex Coordinators. Additionally, it should be noted that this latter phase could take anywhere
between one and five years to complete, depending on the energy and priorities of the proposed
“Steering Committee”. More information specifically relevant to this and other potential volunteer
development projects is available in more detail on the “Timeline Projection” document.
In specific reference to the potential educational resource that the site could serve as, the UMEC
would ask that the members of this committee take into account the fact that connecting existing UM
courses to this natural area can enhance student learning opportunities , increase freshman attraction
and retention, and create new outreach opportunities to tour local and regional school systems.
Additionally, allowing supervised visitations by trustworthy organizations such as the Boy and Girl Scouts
of America, Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and similar civic and religious groups has the potential to leave a
lasting, positive impression of UM in the hearts and minds of both our community and region’s youth.
In specific reference to the capacity of this project to increase UM’s “green” image, the UMEC
would ask that the members of this committee take into account the amount of consistent press
coverage connecting UM to sustainable project, programs, and educational endeavors over the past two
years, as detailed in the “Public Appeal” document
Finally, the UMEC would ask that, in their consideration of this proposal, the members of this
committee recognize that the great majority of goals, strategies, and sustainable design development
projects detailed in the LCM Document are intended as long-term “visions” of all that this site could be,
and that the achievement of that vision is intended to be the responsibility of the members of the
proposed “Steering Committee”, that the progress of this project not interfere with other great work
presently being done at the University of Montevallo.

21. University of Montevallo Financial Affairs and Facilities Divisions
Project: Developing an Institutional Portfolio of No- and Low-Cost
Energy Savings Policies
Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
 Requested by University of Montevallo Director of Facilities
and Energy Officer to assist in researching and creating new
policies for campus compliance with Governor’s Executive
Order 25, mandating all state institutions reduce energy
expenses by 30% from 2005 levels by 2015
 Conducted research of 26 national COPLAC schools policies
 Wrote resolution requesting formation of campus committee
to create implementation plan for administrative approval
 Presented resolution to Faculty-Senate, who gave full
endorsement and gave list of full recommendations for the
charge, composition, and timeline of the committee to
University President
 Expanded charge of the committee, for “Energy Expenses
and Waste Reduction Committee” to be a standing
committee, and continue to support new projects at UM in
the future
 Secured commitment from Alabama Power Company to
support a no-cost, no obligation energy audit of campus
 Created directive to explore creation of new internal funding
mechanisms to support energy savings projects with a
guaranteed ROI

22. Energy-Efficiency and Savings Policy Portfolio
Prepared for the University of Montevallo Financial Affairs and Facilities Divisions by
Aaron Traywick
Introduction
As per Governor Robert Bentley’s Executive Order 25, the University of Montevallo
is required to reduce energy consumption by 30% from 2005 levels by 2015. In order to
meet these considerations, campus changes must be made - both operational and
behavioral - that will lead to the best implementation of comprehensive energy efficient
practices and significant reductions in wasteful and inefficient uses of energy. The
University of Montevallo spends $6 million dollars annually on energy (electricity, natural
gas, and water use). As a result, it is imperative that the campus adopt sound energy
policies to promote the conservation of energy. This will result in savings that can be
invested in University infrastructure upgrades in addition to conserving our natural
resources.
Proposed in this portfolio are several specific operational changes designed to
reduce our campus energy costs and reduce our carbon footprint. These policy
recommendations include the utilization of temperature setbacks, demand management
techniques, and procedural Energy Star purchasing, among others. Any number of these
recommendations, if not all, will have the desired effect of maintaining and increasing the
status of the University of Montevallo as a higher-education leader in cost-effective and
sustainable energy policy in state, region, and affiliation. The majority of policies
recommended realize immediate energy savings with zero or limited required investment.
Although energy conservation is the focus of this policy, comfortable work and study
conditions must also be achieved. The administration welcomes comments and suggestions
on these policies. Correspondence and petitions for the committee can be sent to Bryce
Northern, Campus Energy Officer.

23. University Temperature Guidelines (Operating Hours) — To maintain reasonable
comfort and lower energy expenditures, we recommend the following standards for comfort
heating and cooling in all university buildings excepting residence halls. Exceptions to these
guidelines must be approved.
● Summer thermostat settings (air conditioning) are to be 77 F.
● Winter settings (heating) are to be 68 F.
Since students living in residence halls must pay an additional cost for that privilege, they
should justifiably be allowed greater control over their conditions of comfort. We recommend
the following different standards for residence halls.
● Summer thermostat range (air conditioning) is to be 75-78 F.
● Winter range (heating) is to be 67-70 F.
University Temperature Guidelines (Non-Operating Hours) —
Off-Hours and Weekends:
Rationale: Any period of closure for UM offers a great opportunity to save money on utilities
that can be spent in other areas. Reducing energy expenses in this area can have a
significant positive impact, albeit not as large as that of setting temperature guidelines for
operating hours.
Proposal: The temperature in non-residential spaces will be allowed to drop to 55°F before
heating occurs and will be allowed to rise to 86°F before cooling occurs.
Heating and cooling will be provided for academic, research and student program requests
as needed during off-hours, weekends and holidays. (It is recommended that these
requests are accepted through the Demand Management policy listed in the following
section.)
Rationale: Past history has shown that very few people occupy the buildings for any
substantial time during the holidays. A building should not be officially open just because a
few people may want to work during the holidays.
Proposal: During holidays, every effort will be made to ensure that the temperature in non-
residential spaces will be allowed to drop to 55°F before heating occurs and will be allowed
to rise to 86°F before cooling occurs, with little to no exceptions.

24. Demand Management Policy for Off-Hours and Weekend Events:
All effort should be made to consolidate campus activity into selected buildings. The
selection of which buildings to consolidate activities to should be performed by the existing
campus Facility Use Committee and Campus Energy Manager. Involving the Energy
Manager in these considerations is crucial, as some campus buildings require more energy
costs to operate in specific times of the year than others.
Rationale: Through this policy, UM will reduce energy costs associated with building
occupancy during building non-operating hours, holidays, and whenever else is deemed
essential to reduce energy costs without compromising UM's academic and social missions.
Currently, any official campus and student organization is able to request that any building
on campus remain in operation after-hours when that organization wants to have an event
there. This has led to an event scheduling process that results in the operation of multiple
campus buildings during non-operating hours, which significantly increases energy
expenses.
Proposal: In order to reduce the number of campus buildings using energy and increasing
expenses, all after-hours campus events should be consolidated into no more than 2
campus buildings, as chosen by campus representatives listed above. The current receiver
of organizational requests for after-hours events will be responsible for consolidating all
events into these specific buildings.
All fraternities and sororities who maintain their own chapter halls will be directed to house
events at those locations, instead of having increased energy expenses at a campus
building.

31. City of Montevallo
Project: Spotlight on Grassroots Community Building in Montevallo
Spring, 2011
Coordinated with fellow students and B-Metro Magazine reporters
Jesse Chambers and Edward Badham for feature on sustainability and
community activism in Montevallo
Organized two all-day tours of the community, with multiple
destinations, public speakers, and photo opportunities throughout

39. The Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment
Summer 2012-2013
Statewide coordinator for Alabama's only statewide student environmental coalition, CASE
Focused on uniting current student organizations operating on 5 separate Alabama college
campuses, and expanding coalition to include 4 new campuses
Established bi-weekly conference calls
Conducted comprehensive in-person training at multiple campuses
Collaborated with all student groups to initiate social media presence
Helped create first major campaign: Statewide Sustainable Investment Project, modeled after
successful UM "Green Investment Fund"
As Director of Public and Governmental Relations, led development of messaging platform and
communication strategy
Implemented rapid twice-weekly schedule of press releases
Supported student groups at the University of Alabama and Auburn University, as they worked to
establish new Funds to generate $1 million by January 2014
Achieved goal of $1 million in only four months, creating the 2nd largest "Green
Investment Fund" in the Southeast at the University of Alabama

40. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14th, 2013
For more information:
Aaron Traywick
PR Director
334.318.6151
traywickaaron@gmail.com
CAMPUSES STATEWIDE UNITE FOR STUDENT PROJECT TO ALLOCATE $1 MILLION IN PUBLIC
FUNDS FOR ENERGY-INDEPENDENCE, SAVINGS
January 14th, Alabama - Four college campuses united through the Coalition of Alabama Students for
the Environment (CASE) are participating in a statewide “Sustainable Investment Project” to allocate
a goal of one million dollars in public funds for new campus “Green Funds” by January 2014. “Green
Funds” would support new campus energy-independence and energy/water efficiency projects, as
well as exploration into renewable technologies.
The primary goal of the project is to protect the future of public higher education in Alabama by
reducing energy costs in the wake of the approaching fiscal cliff. Student groups at the University of
Alabama, University of Auburn, UA at Birmingham, and UA at Huntsville will each be running
concurrent campaigns to create new campus “Green Funds” at their individual campuses. At UA and
Auburn each, the goal is to allocate at least $350,000 in funds annually. The goal of UAB and UAH is
$150,000 each annually.
“Green Fund”, a concept common at leading higher-education institutions nationwide, was
implemented for the first time at any Alabama public university at the University of Montevallo in
2011. Since that time, the campus has allocated approximately $30,000 annually, or $10 per student,
into on-campus, student-implemented renewable energy, water efficiency, and public transportation
projects. The fund is primarily supported by a $5 per semester per student investment, with all funds
available by request for student projects, and students possessing the majority vote on all major and
minor funding decisions.
Though the UM Green Fund is representative of how future funds will operate on each campus,
student groups have tailored their goals to fit their respective campuses’ needs. At the University of
Alabama and Auburn University, student investment will primarily support the funds in their first
year, but will be lower than any student charge or fee currently incurred by students. For example, at
the University of Alabama, student investment will be only 50 cents per credit hour per student each
semester, with funds supporting both administrative and student goals for sustainability.
The Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment (CASE) is a statewide network of student
environmental leaders from multiple grassroots environmental organizations at eight college
campuses across Alabama. Coalition members work individually and collectively with public, private,
and non-profit organizations to achieve legitimately beneficial collaboration on environmental issues
within Alabama communities.
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41. University of Alabama Starts Fund to Promote Sustainability; Environmental
Group Sets Sights on More Campuses
By Jon Reed | jreed@al.com on April 22, 2013 at 11:40 PM, updated April 23, 2013 at 12:42 AM
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- A new fund at the University of Alabama will provide $1 million over five
years to develop environmentally friendly projects.
The $200,000 per year for the Sustainable Investment Fund will fund projects approved by a panel of
mostly students, though the makeup of the panel hasn't been decided yet, said Aaron Traywick, the
spokesman for the statewide Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment.
CASE and the UA Environmental Council worked with the UA Student Government Association to
make the fund a reality.
"The Sustainable Investment Fund will keep UA at the forefront of national and academic innovation
well into the future," UA SGA President Jimmy Taylor said in a news release.
CASE is working on similar programs at Auburn University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham
and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The organization had set its total funding goal for the
four campuses at $1 million and managed to accomplish that in Tuscaloosa alone.
"It's almost like we underestimated ourselves going into it," Traywick said.
Traywick, who attends the University of Montevallo, said the fund will be similar to one at that
university. The Green Fund at Montevallo has been used to develop a bike share program and water
filtration systems.
The Montevallo program is financed through student fees, Traywick said, and the original plan at UA
was to charge students 50 cents per credit hour. He said administrators decided it would be easier
for the school to fund the program directly, so no fee will be charged to students.
Traywick said he expects the fund will promote energy-efficient and sustainable projects with
tangible effects.
"One thing specifically that UA is really wanting to be sure of is that things that are funded cause
actual positive change," he said. "You would expect to see projects that have guaranteed return on
investment within a few years in terms of energy saving for the university, in terms of quality of life."
While the university's Environmental Stewardship Committee will create a subcommittee to accept
proposals starting in January, Traywick said projects could include making dorms energy efficient or
building solar-powered water heaters.
At Auburn, UAB and UAH, Traywick said he expects CASE and other student organizations to create
similar funds by the start of next year.
"There's already been a lot of support for it at UAB," he said.

42. The Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment
Project: Governmental Relations – “Campaign for the Greater Birmingham Drinking Water Commission”
Summer 2012- Current
 Led team of students from Coalition of Alabama Students for the Environment to identify new
resources and opportunities to resolve several major issues affecting the municipal drinking
water sources of Greater Birmingham
 Developed the “Campaign for the Greater Birmingham Drinking Water Commission”
 Scheduled meetings with 6 state agencies to join Commission
 Met with representatives from all other relevant governmental and private agencies to include
their input
 Worked alongside 14 State Senators and Representatives from the Republican, Democrat, and
Independent parties to introduce student-written state water policy legislation.
 Dedicated 15 hours per week to actively lobbying in the Legislature for four months
 House Joint Resolution 191/Senate Joint Resolution 79 is supported by a consortium Republican
Democratic leadership, in and outside of the Greater Birmingham area
 Brought environmental, industry, state regulatory, and press representatives to Indian Springs
School 8th
graders to discuss a controversial water quality issue, for benefit of ongoing student
water policy development workshops
 Led team of 75 CASE students to State Capitol for April 9th
Lobby Day, hosted press conference,
and met with 35+ elected officials regarding concerns fresh, quality drinking water
 On April 9th
, also accompanied Indian Springs School’s 8th
-grade students to present their list of
policy recommendations for statewide water use developed through CASE workshops
 Developed Lobby Day packet to guide student team’s first political lobbying experience
 Coordinated additional editorial and letter-writing campaign to complement legislation

43. 150818-1 : n : 03/20/2013 : LLR / mfc LRS2013-1571
SJR 79: ESTABLISHING THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM DRINKING WATER COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, an ample quantity and excellent quality of
drinking water supply sources are essential for residents of the
Greater Birmingham; and
WHEREAS, a study is necessary as to the present and future
health and economic prosperity afforded to residents of the Greater
Birmingham as connected to the quantity and quality of area drinking
water supplies; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES
THEREOF CONCURRING, That the Greater Birmingham Drinking Water
Commission is hereby established consisting of the following members:
(a)(1) One member of the Senate appointed by the Senate
President Pro Tempore. The Senate President Pro Tempore shall
designate this member to co-chair the committee.
(2) One member of the House of Representatives appointed by
the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House
of Representatives shall designate this member to co-chair the
committee.
(3) The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management, or his or her designee.
(4) The Division Chief of the Office of Water Resources of
the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, or his or
her designee.
(5) The Director of the Alabama Surface Mining Commission,
or his or her designee.
(6) The Director of the Geologic Survey of Alabama, or his
or her designee.
(7) The Mayor of the City of Birmingham, or his or her
designee.
(8) One citizen of Alabama who is a member of the
Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce (Birmingham Business
Alliance).
(9) One member of the Birmingham Water Works Board, or a
designee of the board.
(10) One citizen of Alabama who is a member of the
Birmingham Citizens Advisory Board.
(11) One citizen of Alabama with a Master's Degree in
Public Health for Environmental Health and Toxicology, with minimum
two years' field experience.

44. (b) The commission shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
(1) Secure the present and future health and economic
prosperity of the Greater Birmingham by assessing the quantity and
quality of area drinking water supply sources.
(2) Generate and communicate findings through the
establishment of a minimum of 10 forums open to the public before
January 1, 2015.
(3) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations to
the Governor, the Senate President Pro Tempore, and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives on or before January 1, 2015, and submit
a copy of its report to all legislators and the Secretary of State at
which time the committee shall terminate and stand dissolved and
discharged from any further duties and liabilities.
(c) Each member of the committee may receive a daily
expense allowance in the amount permitted by law as well as the
mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees.
Legislators serving on the committee shall receive their regular
legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for each day
they attend a meeting of the committee. Not more than five thousand
dollars ($5,000) shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the use of
the Legislature by means of warrants drawn by the Comptroller or the
State Treasurer to the committee.

45. Where To Be When, and What To Do When You’re There:
9:15 - 10 AM Student Groups Convene at State Capitol Auditorium
Go to Location B-- Capitol Auditorium
10 - 11 AM Press Conference, Capitol Auditorium
No Location Change
11 - 11:35 AM Lunch, Photo Petition Awareness Event
Go to Location A--Front Steps of the Alabama State Capitol
11:35- 12:10 PM Information Sharing With Legislators
Go To Location C-- The Alabama State House
Directions: Find all your legislators’ rooms, and leave fact sheets for them. Put fact sheets
either under the doors, or give them to Senate Secretaries. Let Senate Secretaries know to
make sure the Senator knows you’re there and looking for him/her!
12:10 - 12:40 PM Student Meet-and-Greet with Legislators
No Location Change
12:40 - 1:25 PM Paging to Members of the Alabama Senate
No Location Change, but go to the 7th Floor information desk, and deliver your pages.
Whenever you are paging, wait 15 minutes before giving any of your duplicate page packets
to the information desk. You have 3 page packets for each of the following schedule items,
and you should use all 9 before we have to go home at 3.
1:25 - 2:10 PM :Paging to Members of the Alabama House of Representatives
No Location Change, but go to the information desk on the 5th floor, and deliver your
pages.
2:10 - 2:40 PM Paging to Members of the Alabama Senate
No Location Change, but go to the 7th Floor information desk, and deliver your
pages.
2:40 PM Closing Photo Opportunity, State House Plaza
Go outside the way that you came in, and meet with the group in the plaza.
3 PM Student Groups Depart

46. How To Conduct a Successful Meeting With an Elected Official
Attachment D of April 9th, 2013 Lobby Day Packet
1- TEAM LEADER: Introductions
Team Leader introduces him/herself, where they are a student, and the group.
“Thank you for taking this time to meet with us! My name is _________, I’m a student at
__________ studying _________, and we’re here today with the Coalition of Alabama
Students for the Environment to speak out about why clean and lasting drinking water is
important to us and to the Greater Birmingham Region. Our coalition represents over 100
students from 8 Alabama universities statewide, and we are united for the economic and
ecological sustainability of our state. If you’ve got a minute, we’d like each of our students to
say a few words about why this issue is important to them, hear your thoughts, and then
present you with some facts, student-created House/Senate Joint Resolution 191 and
student-created policy recommendations to take with you.”
2- TEAM LEADER: Wait for response, then go around the group, letting each student
say just a few words (1-2 minutes). Team leader must point to each student, going
from left to right.
3- Now that everyone has spoken, ask the legislator how they feel about this issue,
and then listen to what the legislator has to say.
4- Team Leader does final speech, hands informational packet to legislator.
“Right now, our students are working with legislators to pass joint House/Senate Resolution
191 that will help the Greater Birmingham area bring new economic opportunities to our
state by planning for our drinking water resources. The resolution will establish a
commission composed of business, public health, and public policy representatives, and will
allow all public and private entities to express their concerns about drinking water in
Alabama. Many of these concerns are listed on this fact sheet, and our students at Indian
Springs High School have actually worked alongside representatives of Alabama Power,
Birmingham Water Works Board, and Drummond Coal to create a list of policy
recommendations that will help support the work of this commission.”
“Would you be willing to support our resolution in your committee, and in a chamber vote?”
5- Write down all responses. If yes or no, please write down by their name on your
checklist.
6- Group thanks, and get group photo.

47. David Mathews Center for Civic Life
Project: Montevallo Youth “Community Visioning”
Fall 2012 – Summer 2013
 Organized Students’ Institute citizen training workshop in
collaboration with Mathews Center and Mayor of
Montevallo’s Office of Service Learning, piloting a future
Mathews Center statewide program
 Challenged Montevallo Middle School students to craft a
vision of their community to sustain youth interest and
energy for future generations
 Students framed discussion guide, Strengthening Montevallo’s
Future: How can we help our young people find the “good life”
in Montevallo?, that identifies community needs and offers
three approaches to each issue including examples and
consequences to consider
 Organized three follow-up forums for students to present
their visions to the adults of the community
 Worked directly with the Office of the Mayor to initiate many
of the youth proposals
 As a result, the City has allocated $250,000 towards a
partnership with the Boys' and Girls' Club of Alabama, to
realize our state's first full public access Boys' and Girls' Club
Community Center
 The "Montevallo Dream Team", consisting of parents and
students from the forums, was organized to raise additional
funds and buy-in into the Center
 Worked with the Office of the Mayor to create a Concerned
Students' organization to facilitate proactive dialogue
between students and the Shelby County Board of Education
administration

48. Additional Volunteer and Professional Experience
Spring 2012: Dual Internship in Business
Black Warrior Riverkeeper, citizen-based environmental watchdog
group
 Helped monitor corporate and state polluters through a
variety of litigatory and grassroots tactics, including writing
and releasing standing public document requests to monitor
polluters
Freshwater Land Trust
 Worked alongside large-scale industrial corporations to help
bring to life the “ground-up” community development and
implementation of the new 750-mile “Red Rock Ridge and
Valley Greenway System” of Jefferson County, Alabama
Summer/Fall 2013, Local Political Campaigning
Dr. Hollie Cost Mayoral Campaign
 Managed successful campaign against 3 opponents
 Coordinated student voter drive that registered over 300
voters in 2 months, or over 30% of final vote count
 Coordinated team to Get Out the Vote” to all registered
voters via email, social media, text, and phone call for primary
and runoff elections
Spring 2013 – Current: Statewide Political Campaigning
State Representative John Merrill
 As a student volunteer, assisted in an internship capacity with
constituent services, mail, and research, as directed and
overseen by Rep. Merrill

49. To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in support of Aaron Traywick for his interest in the work of your organization.
Over the course of the past year, I have had the privilege to observe Aaron as he has proven
himself as a great asset to both myself and the citizens of Alabama. I have always found Aaron to
be a person of high character, great integrity, strong moral judgment, and now as a person with
excellent skills in political science that will allow him to be a strong and supportive member of
your office’s staff.
Without question, Aaron has the respect of his educational colleagues and peers. He first proved
himself to me when, after approaching me for consultation on a controversial drinking water
policy issue, he organized a team of students across 8 state universities to write, advocate, and
introduce state legislation to resolve the issue proactively and constructively. Over the course of
the 2013 Alabama State Legislative session, he actively lobbied on a twice-weekly basis for the
legislation, gaining the sponsorships of 14 Republican, Democrat, and Independent Senators and
Representatives. He also organized a successful student lobby day and press conference, bringing
nearly 100 students from across the state to our State Capitol.
During this same timeframe, Aaron was responsible for coordinating all constituent services on
my behalf, drafting over 350 letters to constituents. These letters ranged in subject matter from
general commendations and condolences to specifically representing my offices on timely
political topics and providing quick support to constituents on a variety of issues. Aaron also
directed clear channels of communication between members of my staff, as well as delivery of
legislation to fellow congresspersons and constituents.
It is certainly worth mentioning that Aaron has performed all service while a full-time, senior
student employed at his university campus, with multiple civic and volunteer affiliations on
municipal and campus committees.

50. Knowing the forum of public service as I do, I am confident that one of the key components that
must be possessed by someone who serves and represents any of our nation’s citizens in this
capacity is the ability to know, represent, and serve the public with graciousness and full
acceptance. A cursory view of Aaron’s resume will indicate that he believes it is important to
remain fully committed and engaged to this great responsibility. Not only will he ably serve in
this capacity, but he has been and will be successful in every avenue of support that your office’s
need from him.
In my experience, Aaron is a proven leader and a dynamic individual dedicated to serving the
public trust. He has the potential to become an even more experienced and successful civil
servant, and I am confident that he would make an excellent addition to your office’s staff. He
has my unequivocal and unqualified endorsement and support in his pursuit of this position.
It is without hesitation or reservation that I highly recommend him for this position.
Sincerely,
John H. Merrill
State House 62

51. To Whom it may concern,
I write this letter in support of Mr. Aaron Traywick’s application to become an intern for your offices. I am
quite pleased to do so but this will be a bit difficult. The problem lies in being able to concisely outline all
of his many accomplishments in the time I have known him. During this time, I thoroughly enjoyed
working with him and watching him grow and develop professionally. I have also been very impressed with
his dedication, hard work and innovativeness. I can say without hesitation he is one of the most ambitious
and hard-working students with whom I have worked in my 15 years as a professor.
I first met Mr. Traywick when he was campaigning students to secure a Green Fund for the University of
Montevallo. Through his diligence and leadership, a Green Fund was established for the university which
serves to fund environmental projects developed by both students and faculty members. Since that time, he
has taken the success of our small $30,000 a year fund and adapted its model for the University of
Alabama, creating in the process a $1 million fund for student-designed and implemented initiatives for
renewable energies and environmental conservation.
I began working directly with Mr. Traywick when he showed interest in a bike-share program the City and
the University of Montevallo were considering developing collaboratively. As the university’s service
learning coordinator and a city council member, this was a project that I was interested in establishing. My
vision for the project was to have a small pool of bikes available for student and local citizen use. Aaron’s
vision was much broader and multi-faceted. Thanks in large part to his efforts we now have the first and
only city-wide bike share in the state of Alabama. For the sake of efficiency, I will outline a few of his
accomplishments with this program. Additionally, he has maintained a strong presence on our city trails
committee.
 Leading a “Sharrows Lane” initiative that has established a city-wide system of pathways for cyclists
 Securing grant funds of over $10,000 for multiple alternative transportation projects, and proposing
multiple others
 Leading the development of a city-wide trails map that promotes over 50 local businesses
 Securing donations from over 30 different local businesses for an advertising program to sustain the
bike-share program
 Developing courses in bike maintenance and repair for use by university and local students
 Institutionalizing the program within city government to outlast his role in our community
 Working with the Alabama League of Conservation Voters to pass one of the nation’s strongest
“Complete Streets” legislative initiatives, charting a course for sustainable development in our
community for generations to come

52. Throughout his involvement in the bike-share he has served on numerous other university and city
committees and clubs (i.e. faculty senate, sustainability committee, environmental club, trails committee).
He takes these roles very seriously and remains dedicated to addressing important environmental issues. He
and a small pool of other students have advanced the environmental awareness and dedication ten-fold in
their brief tenure at the university.
I would be remiss if I did not commend him for the excellent support he provided throughout my mayoral
campaign. Due in no small part to his efforts, I was elected Mayor of Montevallo in October 2012. He was
also awarded funding to serve as my intern through the David Mathews Center for Civic Life. Through this
role he established a civic engagement program for middle school students currently serving as a pilot
program for a future statewide initiative.
I could continue to enumerate many other accomplishments, but given time and space constraints, I would
rather close by addressing his personal characteristics. Mr. Traywick has the ability to work with diverse
groups of individuals, defers to authority and experts in the field and has excellent follow through.
Additionally, he has an unmatched level of energy to work extremely long hours and under intensive
pressure. I feel that he would be a great asset to your program and that this training would serve to help
him to develop the professional skills that would assist him in becoming an asset to your community, and
to communities the world over.
I am confident that he will serve you well if you decide to select him. If any questions arise, please feel free
to contact me at (205) 914-0106.
Hollie C. Cost, Ph. D.
Mayor of Montevallo
University of Montevallo Service Learning Coordinator

53. Black Warrior RIVERKEEPER®
712 37th
Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: (205) 458-0095
Fax: (205) 458-0094
cscribner@blackwarriorriver.org
www.BlackWarriorRiver.org
To Whom It May Concern:
I am honored to submit a letter of recommendation on behalf of Aaron Traywick. Aaron volunteered as
my nonprofit organization’s spring intern in 2012. He is one of the best volunteers we have ever had.
We have told him this fact with no exaggeration – and we have had over 400 volunteers since 2005,
including Udall and Truman Scholars, law students, and public health masters students. We are very
fortunate that Aaron has continued to volunteer from campus, and at community events around the state,
following his internship.
Aaron is an exemplary researcher. As just the most recent example, to assist with the creation of an on-
line water classification survey, he compiled maps of stream segments to make it easier for the public to
locate areas in the watershed. He recently used ADEM’s eFile to gather data on sanitary sewer
overflows which will give us a better picture of the facilities’ compliance history.
Aaron has also helped us with a number of public events and advocacy pursuits, such as our opposition
to the Shepherd Bend Mine, an unprecedented threat to Birmingham’s drinking water. For example, he
succeeded in convincing both of Birmingham’s breweries to make simultaneous public statements
against the mine. This got the University of Alabama’s attention (our goal, since they are the major
property owner at Shepherd Bend) and also made a good impact through the media. Aaron now provides
us with consistent monitoring of the UA for new mining plans through his frequent public records
requests.
As an Undergraduate Student Goverment Association Senator at the University of Montevallo, Aaron
recently catalyzed the successful effort to pass a Resolution imploring the University of Alabama to stop
the Shepherd Bend Mine. I always see Aaron as my best “go-to” partners for Black Warrior
Riverkeeper’s increasing collaborations with college students around the state. They work very well
individually and synergistically. You would be very fortunate to have him on your team.
Aaron continues to provide excellent support through their Coalition of Alabama Students for the
Environment affiliation. Aaron is serving as lead organizer of Shepherd Bend Legislative Action
Campaign. He mobilized student teams from multiple campuses to participate in meetings with their
legislators to collaboratively address a major state-sanctioned water quality threat to Alabama’s largest
population center that represents a major and illegal deviation in internal policy for our state’s
environmental management agency. At present, CASE’s work in this area has resulted in two pieces of
legislation to be proposed for the 2013 state legislative session, to address the issue both via strategic
initiative and direct response.
Our mission at Black Warrior Riverkeeper is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its
tributaries. We are a citizen-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving water quality, habitat,
recreation, and public health throughout the Black Warrior River watershed. Our staff identifies major
pollution problems and works on cleaning them up while increasing public awareness. Aaron is the first
intern we have had from the University of Montevallo – though hopefully not the last! He has been

54. Black Warrior RIVERKEEPER®
712 37th
Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: (205) 458-0095
Fax: (205) 458-0094
cscribner@blackwarriorriver.org
www.BlackWarriorRiver.org
fantastic.
Thank you for your consideration of this amazing candidate,
Charles Scribner
Executive Director
Black Warrior Riverkeeper