Mollie Elizabeth Olson
Founder and CEO
Mollie launched ECOcentrix Energy Solutions (City of St. Louis, States of Missouri and Kansas WBE) in 2011 after recognizing the potential of helping people understand the importance of air quality for their health and wellbeing. While traveling with the global MBA program at Webster University in St. Louis, she saw first-hand the varying degrees of interior and exterior air quality across the world.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Mollie is a third-generation entrepreneur, following in the footsteps of her late father Mike Harris, founder of E.M. Harris Construction Company and Capital Consultants and her late grandfather E. M. Harris, Jr. founder of E. M. Harris Building Company. She is still inspired by her family’s legacy to serve the community through building healthy environments.
Mollie is a recognized expert in the energy field and is certified to all industry standards. She serves as the energy expert for the St. Louis County Building Code Review Committee.
In 2020, Mollie, with her husband Aaron, expanded the company’s energy solutions to include solar installation for residential and commercial business. Together they are expanding their portfolio of solutions of sustainable, clean, efficient energy for a better future for all.
Years of Experience:
13
Notable Achievement:
Currently sitting as the Energy Expert on the St. Louis County Building Code Review Committee
Education:
Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from University of Missouri, Columbia Master of Business Administration from Webster University
Certifications / Registrations/Training
- Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst
- Building Performance Institute (BPI) Envelope Professional
- Building Performance Institute (BPI) Multi-Family Building Analyst
- RESNET Home Energy Rater (HERS)
- NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGP)
- National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Green Verifier
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources Home Energy Auditor
- Level 1 Certified Infrared Building Investigator
- Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Certified Energy Auditor
Summary of Experience
Mollie brings nearly a decade of sustainable building experience in new construction, renovation/rehab, green retrofit and historic preservation, with various types of buildings, including single and multi-family housing, mixed-use and commercial.
Her experience across various building and project types has helped her develop a comprehensive approach for cost effective sustainable design and construction.
Mollie received her Master of Business Administration from Webster University and is a licensed HERS Rater, BPI-Certified Building Analyst, Envelope Professional and Multi-Family Building Analyst, Certified Energy Auditor, National Green Building Standard Verifier and a Level 1 Building Thermographer.
Testimonials
Professional Affiliations
BBB, Missouri Workforce Housing Association (MOWHA), MOSEIA, ILSEIA
Connect With Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollieolson/