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Reference#1:  I have known and worked with Dale Gustavson many years and have appreciated his professionalism, generosity and his good and helpful spirit. I work with a growing number of congregations, denominations, and interfaith groups that specifically recognize that work such as Dale has done professionally in energy efficiency, not only prevents pollution and increases our stewardship of creation's resources for future generations, but also conserves the financial resources for the church mission rather than paying for wasted energy. I trust you will value this dimension of Dale's technical education, insight, and skill with regard to the facility systems of a modern house of worship, along with his spiritual instruction, character and strength as a counselor and institutional leader. I liken it to being a good carpenter, as well as a good preacher.

Jerry Lawson, National Manager
Energy Star for Small Business & Congregations
www.energystar.gov/congregations

Reference#2: I have known Dale for the better part of the last 8 years. He has been an inspiration, voice of reason and guidance, and advocate for me in my evolving career of market transformation. Dale is a caring, considerate, honest and trustworthy person. He has provided me with a model of how to conduct myself in business and spiritual matters. Although I greatly doubt that Dale is even aware of his influence, because he didn’t set out to accomplish this. Instead, he conducts his life, as he believes it should be lived, and by doing so sets a remarkable example for others. He doesn’t preach about what is right and wrong, he simply makes good decisions and stands by them – always trying to convince others to achieve their personal best and pursue their convictions. Any community would be well served by having Dale Gustavson as a leader in their spiritual journey.

Deb Cloutier, Co-Owner
Real Estate Technologies Group
(703) 573-5588

Reference#3: I have known Dale Gustavson professionally for a decade. Dale is a person of sincere integrity, commitment and self-sacrifice. Dale works tirelessly for the cause of energy efficiency and social responsibility on the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. I have worked with Dale recently as a Board member of the California Air Conditioning Contractor's Association that Dale organized and runs. If Dale had not taken initiative this organization would never have formed. It is now the mostly recognized trade association in the California HVAC industry. I am confident Dale will be successful in whatever direction he pursues do to his tremendous personal charisma and commitment.

Glenn Friedman, P.E., Principal
Taylor Engineering, LLC
1305 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 101
Alameda, CA 94501
O (510) 749-9135
F (510) 749-9136
M (510) 220-5895

Reference#4: Dale Gustavson is a principle-based individual who has never sought the easy path or the comfortable path in life. He combines integrity with cheerfulness and wit. He willingly shares himself with others, constantly seeks to help others understand their personal vision and reach it. This combination of qualities makes Dale a very rare individual indeed! It also makes him a valued friend.

Jim Norris, Chairman
Excellence Alliance

Reference#5: I've worked with Dale during the last 10 years in such different capacities but with such common aims-me on the Honeywell marketing team and him in a variety of roles all aimed at "encouraging the flock" to consciously, and with conviction, "do the right thing" by serving their clients more than they ever expected. And in every instance that I can recall, Dale has truthfully looked out well for the interests of every participant ... utility program manager, commission member, board member, association key decision-maker, manufacturer representative (like ME!), contractor and/or service provider, consultant, municipality/federal government official, and many more.

In a word, he connected many of us for the first time to see a common mission and to form collaborative goals, and he put in all of the "slave labor" effort it really took to create something where a void existed-even today. Yes, much of what we've worked on has been via a vehicle of "energy conservation" or "efficiency" or by other names. But he not only joined together what had been disparate industry partners, but he also coaxed and cajoled us to stretch ourselves and our organizations to "lead" in our battles or missions. So, what has he been to us? He's been coach, boss, conscience, consultant, source of work and living, negotiator ... I'll stop there. Dale has been a trusted business friend and associate and helped me be far better at working with others on larger projects than I ever imagined way back when.

Bob Sundberg  

Honeywell International

Building Control Products Marketing MN10-2471

1985 Douglas Dr North

Golden Valley, MN  55422
(763) 954-4461

Reference#6: I have known and worked with Dale Gustavson in his secular pursuits since 1991 and, as a Christian myself, it is indeed a privilege and pleasure to recommend him for full time ministry.

Dale is committed to excellence in life and making a positive difference for others. His level of commitment and creativity are beyond measure. He genuinely cares about people, the quality of his work and the ability to get things done in a team manner. He has the ability to bring about unity where there is division among people and he does so in a way that does not threaten the inward man. Dale is about building community and team spirit and helping people to be the best that they can be.
As Director of Marketing for a nationwide organization, we hired Dale as a sales consultant. I watched him over time transform the attitudes of our staff, as well as mine, into seeing even a “bigger picture” in our daily work than what we were seeing as an industry. He changed our paradigm! He made us all realize that we weren’t just doing our jobs, we could make a huge difference in the businesses and lives of our clients when we did them well!

Dale has an amazing ability to take the every day and make it more purposeful. His enthusiasm and passion for caring and helping others to be their best is genuine, sincere and rare in our world today.

Dale went on to become a life long friend for myself and many others. He is a committed man of excellence with a deep level of integrity, humility, enthusiasm, passion and spirit who enriches others’ lives for the better.

Sue Cummings, President
Tea Memories

Reference#7: Dale is a "people person" above all else. In any situation, he has the ability to draw people out and make connections to what is important to them. He sees beyond the immediate circumstances and identifies opportunitites that others don't see, to make something out of nothing, or to make something good out of something bad"

Dr. Malcolm Lewis, P.E., President
Constructive Technologies Group
Irvine, California

Reference#8: Dale is completely committed to facilitating positive, collaborative experiences that contribute to the greater good. He is a master at bringing groups of individuals with diverse and, in some cases, conflicting, interests together in an environment that encourages the highest standards. He is able to remind everyone what the high level vision is, and bring out their best selves. In this process, he has raised the bar within the HVAC industry.

Dale has a caring and positive influence on everyone he meets. His warmth and genuine concern are instantly apparent. People confide in him, and get more help than they expect. This is a very rare quality in a down-to-the-wire industry like ours.

Dale is effective, and fun, at training contractors to look at the bigger picture. We have used him consistently for the better part of 10 years because he relates so well to the contractor audience.

Sue O'Dell, Regional Manager
Honeywell Inc.

Reference#9: I have known Dale for over 10 years. Originally meeting in a professional environment, my relationship with Dale has included both professional and spiritual interactions. While possessed by many good qualities two that I believe are most dominate are his humility and his sincerity.

I see his humility best displayed as he constantly promotes and applauds everyone but himself. Many people around Dale owe their current success to him even though many of them probably do not realize this. Also, as one of the best networkers I have ever met, he spends much of his networking time putting people in contact with other people much to their benefit. This is very unlike most other networkers who are usually motivated by personal gain only.

Dale’s sincerity is often reflected in his enthusiasm for people commingled with an honest assessment of his own pluses and minuses. It is this honesty coupled with his knowledge of the Lord's love that is so special. I have seen him put people at ease with who they are so that communication and dialogue may begin.

If anyone would like me to elaborate more, I hope you will please call me. I can think of nothing more pleasing than to talk about the Good Works displayed through my friend Dale.

John R. Ferris, Director
Office of Facilities Management
Cal State University - Los Angeles

Reference#10: Dale Gustavson is a dedicated individual whose commitment to his field provides inspiration and motivation. He has an in-depth understanding of markets that translates into valuable insights and strategies.

Tom Mauldin, Project Manager
KEMA-Xenergy

Reference#11: When I think of Dale, I think of a man with a sustained passion for actively working on and supporting projects or beliefs that are important. Once Dale believes in the objective he will maintain a passion for assuring the work or activity to support that objective gets done. He will continue to pursue the objective with vigor. Even if the objective is very difficult or takes a lot of time, Dale will pursue and "win" the objective. In life or work, a very important attribute!

Dale is also an excellent listener and willing to get input, before making complex or difficult decisions. He also applies great creativity to issues as well.

Russ Cranston, Residential Products Manager
Honeywell, Inc.

Reference#12: For years I enjoyed learning from Dale in the seminar environment, so we hired him on a consulting basis to assist our company http://www.tdindustries.com on developing a new marketing program. His creative spirit and passion for getting things right were a big benefit to our team, and greatly influenced our result.