BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (Sept. 29, 2009) – Whirlpool Corporation recently announced that its Senior Account Manager of the Southern States Division, Jamie Stroud, has earned a Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The CGP distinction recognizes Stroud as a building industry professional with knowledge of the best strategies for incorporating green building principles into home building. “We are proud to announce Jamie’s most recent accomplishment, which reinforces our commitment to being a comprehensive resource for building sustainably,” said Tracy Frye, senior contract marketing manager at Whirlpool Corporation. “Her new designation helps to distinguish the company as a knowledgeable source for the sustainable construction and building community.” The CGP curriculum incorporates training by leading building industry practitioners on a range of topics, including strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective methods of construction, and how green homes provide homeowners with lower maintenance and good indoor air quality. Stroud is required to maintain the designation by completing 12 hours of continuing education every three years, a portion of which pertains to green building activities. About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation works to exceed expectations with appliances that help building professionals create homes of distinction. The company’s The Inside Advantage(TM) Program offers Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Targeted Services and Market Insight to support building professionals. Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion in 2008, 70,000 employees, and 67 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. For more information on Whirlpool Corporation and its offerings for building professionals, please visit insideadvantage.com or call 1-800-952-2537. Follow The Inside Advantage(TM) on Twitter at http://twitter.com/InsideAdvantage.
