Rene Michalak

Rene Michalak is a Commerce graduate from the Haskayne School of Business (UofC, 2002) and works as an electrical apprentice with Sunfind Solar Products in Red Deer, Alberta. He is currently enrolled in the Fourth Period Electrician Program at Red Deer College. An enterprising renewable energy electrician, permaculture designer, biomimicry professional, and open-source technology enthusiast, he collaborates with leaders, cities, businesses, and agencies to identify and implement natural-systems-based solutions to human, social, and infrastructure problems. Rene's entrepreneurial venture is Phoenix Fire Marketing Inc. (o/a The Canadian Food Garage) which turns everyday detached garages from simple storage units into 4-season food growing systems, powered by renewable energy that can "feed a family of four for a year, forever". The evolution of the Food Garage is focusing on the development and research of "nanogrid" integration with evolving SMART grid utility infrastructure and the training of tradespeople and highly qualified skilled personnel to meet the job opportunities of the 21st century. Connect with Rene here.