PRESIDENT/CEO

Bachelor of Arts, St. Olaf College
Masters of Science, University of Minnesota

As President, and CEO of Intep, LLC, Joel provides advisory services to clients with specialty expertise in healthcare. Joel is an accomplished Real Estate & Facility Operations Executive with a wealth of leadership experience spanning real estate development, planning, design and construction, business development, and facility management in healthcare, mixed-use development, market rate housing, commercial real estate, and energy. Known for innovative market positions and a track record of success in both for-profit, academic, and non-profit organizations.

612 | 419.2488

Minneapolis/Saint Paul

SENIOR ADVISOR

MSc Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate studies in Environmental Education University of Zurich
Master Executive Program Carlson School of Management
CAS Chinese Business Management University of Zurich

René Sigg joined intep in 1988 and served as Managing Director from 1997 to 2024. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in transforming intep into a leading consulting and research firm, specializing in the intersection of environment, economy, and society. A seasoned expert in management and strategy consulting for both private companies and public sector organizations, René Sigg has consistently championed sustainability as a core focus. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping models, norms, and standards in the fields of processes, sustainability, and digitalization.

+49 177 612 14 48

+41 79 827 86 23

Zurich

SENIOR ADVISOR

Bachelor of Arts, Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Registered Architect

Stephan is a Swiss-born American architect with forty years of experience in high-performance real estate development, planning and design around the globe. His professional interest, combined with his passion for people, has led him to gain true international knowledge and local understanding. He is a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art & Design and is recognized as one of the key leaders in sustainable design in the United States.

Stephan brought Intep to North America in 1998 and now serves as a Senior Advisor.  He provides sustainability consulting services for private real estate companies and public entities.

612 | 210.8230

Minneapolis/Saint Paul