John Shurtz has decades of work as a professional builder and businessman, as well as an extensive education in green building and sustainable integrated design.

His education, certification and awards include ...
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Humboldt State University
- CSLB General Contractor B License
- State of California Real Estate License
- USGBC, LEED AP, Building Performance Institute
- Accredited Energy Analyst and Building Envelope Professional
- Build It Green, Green Point Rater, New Homes and Advisor, Existing Homes
- Roots of Success Certified Instructor
- California Senate Resolution No.1266, Senator Carole Migden
- Green Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Assemblyman Jared Huffman
- Letter of Recognition, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Certificate of Congressional Recognition, State Congressman Michael Thompson
- Green Entrepreneur of the Year Award, SAFE-BIDCO
- Certified Green Business, Marin County
Partner in Sustainability Certificate, Marin County