Ellen Thorp Named Chair of NIBS Consultative Council

 The Coalition for Sustainable Roofing (COSUR) is proud to announce that Ellen Breipohl Thorp, CAE, president and managing director of COSUR, has been appointed Chair of the Consultative Council of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). Her term will continue through September 30, 2027.  

The NIBS Consultative Council brings together leading voices from across the built environment to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and inform national priorities. The Council serves as a bridge between industry experts and policymakers, making recommendations directly to the executive and legislative branches of government. As Chair, Thorp will guide dialogue and advance actionable solutions that strengthen the nation’s buildings and infrastructure.

“The Consultative Council was envisioned by Congress as the nation’s premier industry advisory council for America’s built environment,” said George Guszcza, CEO of NIBS. “Ellen Thorp is a dynamic leader and brings broad experience, expertise, and a collaborative spirit that will help drive innovation, resilience, and safety across our built environment.” 

Thorp brings extensive experience in sustainable roofing, building resilience, and advancing environmentally responsible practices. Under her leadership, COSUR has driven initiatives to promote energy-efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly roofing solutions across the United States.

“I am honored to serve as chair of the Consultative Council and to represent the building community in addressing challenges that affect both the environment and our nation’s infrastructure,” said Thorp. “I look forward to collaborating with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to advance sustainable solutions that protect and strengthen our built environment.” 

About Coalition for Sustainable Roofing  

COSUR (Coalition for Sustainable Roofing) is an advocacy coalition representing leading U.S. roofing manufacturers committed to holistic roof system design and sustainable roofing assemblies. These manufacturers produce a wide variety of roof assembly components, including highly reflective white roofing. The coalition advocates for informed, system-level  decisions and opposes overly restrictive policies not supported by local real-world performance and field-verified outcomes.