Meet Our Team


David leads the company’s efforts to grow business aligned with its strategic direction and vision. He learned the lessons and benefits of improving efficiency and reusing resources early in his career through multiple positions at The Timken Company and now seeks to spread the word that responsibility and sustainability are not just good for the environment but also for businesses, organizations, families, and life in general. Steiner envisions sustainable energy and data solutions that transcend the typical confines of business and ideology. Before becoming president of D+R, he served as program manager for the ENERGY STAR program, providing leadership for the team’s efforts to promote and qualify the U.S. Department of Energy’s list of products. Prior to joining D+R, Steiner was vice president of government affairs for Maytag Corp., where he had primary responsibility for federal, state, and international government relations. He was a leading advocate for the company’s energy- and water-efficiency efforts. Steiner serves as Director Emeritus of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, having helped launch the group in 2012 and serving as its president of the Board in 2017-2018. Steiner earned his B.A. from Ashland University and his MBA at Case Western Reserve University.

Brandon Gilbertson
Brandon is responsible for leading the development and management of sophisticated, data-driven web applications written in a variety of languages at D+R. He also oversees the design and management of SQL databases that support these applications. Brandon is passionate about his family, music, the outdoors, and all things tech.

Rachel Goff
Rachel is responsible for supporting DesignLights Consortium® program implementation, reviewing manufacturer-supplied test data that describes product performance to confirm validity and accuracy, and communicating with manufacturers about the DesignLights Consortium® program. Rachel is a certified SCUBA diver, and in her free time, she likes to travel and read.

Dave Ryan
Dave is the technical lead for the team that provides guidance and support to clients for promoting energy-efficient lighting, primarily for the DesignLights Consortium’s SSL and Horticultural Qualified Products Lists (QPLs). In his free time, he stays busy with his two young kids and plays and coaches ultimate frisbee.

Anissa Stubblefield
Anissa leads D+R’s Education and Training line, D+R LEARN, which offers a variety of educational and training support in building and vehicle electrification and energy efficiency. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Helen Townsend
Helen manages electrification projects for D&R International, with a focus on the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. These projects include case studies, workforce training, program development, and market transformation related to commercial heat pump water heating. She intersects with utilities, manufacturers, developers, owners, and regional energy efficiency organizations.