Biography
Paul Lochner is the Facilities Manager at GRF CPAs & Advisors, where he ensures the smooth operation, safety, and efficiency of the firm’s physical office environment while driving innovation in administrative workflows and sustainability initiatives. Since joining GRF, Paul has expanded the role beyond traditional facilities oversight to include sustainability data operations, automation, small software creation and service development.
In this capacity, Paul oversees building maintenance, vendor coordination, and security logistics, while spearheading cost-saving and revenue-generating initiatives. Paul plays a key role in GRF’s Sustainability and Governance strategy by collecting and preparing data for impact reporting algorithms and supporting the firm’s role as a provider of Sustainability reporting services. Additionally, Paul serves on the Technology and Innovation Strategy Committee and is actively exploring automation and AI tools to streamline operations.
Paul is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Certificate in Business Continuity from the Project Management Institute and is a certified Green Project Manager from Green Project Management. Paul is currently pursuing Sustainability Excellence Associate credential courses through the International Society of Sustainability Professionals and the EP (GHG) certification from the Greenhouse Gas Institute. Committed to advancing sustainability, Paul volunteers with the Citizens Climate Lobby and continues to deepen expertise in ESG and operational resilience.