Tom Cotter

Tom Cotter holds a deep desire to re-think, to re-design and build a positive future. His experience as clergy, consultant, social entrepreneur, manager, professor and father have provided a unique perspective on the challenges we face and the changes required to overcome them. He sees the end of the era of cheap fossil fuels and key materials, coupled with rising population and anxieties around water resources, food production and harmful wastes, as clearly demonstrating the need to rethink our model of production and consumption, not merely attempting to patch it up. He shares an optimism that this rethinking will bring a better quality of life and increased opportunities as it can potentially restore natural and social capital.

Tom frequently speaks with the media or various business and community groups about solar power, green jobs, creation care, circular economy, electric cars, postmodern culture and social media for good.

Tom has launched or is involved with a number of projects, events, non-profits and entrepreneurial ventures related to renewable energy, environmental stewardship and education.