Karl Ostrom and Mary Rose are Co-Directors of NBIS (The Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability), a non-profit organization serving as a catalyst for Profitable Sustainability through education, innovation and implementation services.

Karl and Mary coordinated the highly successful conference Profitable Sustainability; The Future of Business in September 2004, which focused on the business case and value proposition of sustainable business, as well as on concrete implementation tools and strategies. NBIS supports leadership in sustainability through comprehensive sustainability implementation services, workshops, peer-to-peer activities and customized training.

NBIS creates solutions for companies and organizations seeking to implement sustainable practices and provides opportunities for business leaders to discuss issues and best practices in selective peer-to-peer settings.

Karl’s background includes organization development and consultation with businesses, universities, non-profit organizations, municipalities and religious institutions. He is a guest professor in sustainable business at Seattle University and the Leadership Institute of Seattle and serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Center for Creative Change at Antioch University Seattle. Mary has over twenty years of experience in organizational development, education, and public relations. Her experience includes positions with Columbia University, Lakeside School, The Little School and the University of Washington.

NBIS members include Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, entrepreneurs, civic and education leaders, and sustainability pioneers.