“Tristan has a way of bringing out the best in others.”
– Alex Spilger, real-estate executive
“Tristan’s talk was heartfelt and soulful.”
– Ashley Colby, sociologist
“Tristan leads with deep authenticity.”
– Lindsay James, manufacturing innovator
“I love Tristan’s vulnerability and openness and it makes me wonder about a lot of things.”
— Greg Nelson, Ph.D., University of Maine
“You want Tristan on your team. And you want to be on his team.”
— Jim Newman, founder, Linnean Solutions
You want Tristan on your team. And you want to be on his team.
— Jim Newman, founder, Linnean Solutions
Tristan is consistent, reliable, and approachable. Part of what makes Tristan approachable is that he’s vulnerable enough to ask when he needs a hand. We’re stronger as a community because Tristan nurtures both giving and receiving.
— Jennie Strowe, Halifax
Tristan Roberts has a big heart....He weighs issues with equal measures of compassion and duty.
— Patrick McAllister, Halifax
As a sustainability professional, a father, and a small business owner, Tristan is adept at balancing the needs of our economy, our land and water, our community life, and our personal privacy through insightful research, hard work, and commitment to excellence.
— Joseph Cincotta, Wilmington
A top-notch collaborator.
— Jenny Carney – VP, Sustainability, Energy & Climate Change, WSP
Tristan is always willing to put in the kind of time it takes to improve situations and to get people talking to each other and working together. Give him your vote—you couldn’t do better.
— Laura C. Stevenson, Wilmington
A talented leader and natural problem solver, Tristan is a seeker of the deeper truths that can help us bridge divides and solve the challenges of our time.
— Wendy Vittori, Executive Director, Health Product Declaration Collaborative

“Tristan doesn’t hold back from telling people his real feelings or thoughts. He’s someone where you always can share, and have someone who cares and will listen to you.”

– Jason Turner, friend

We need leaders like Tristan who can recognize good opportunities and work to accomplish them.
— David Jones, Halifax resident, Project Director at DV Fiber
Tristan is level-headed and self-reflective. He’s able to put himself in the shoes of other people.
— Alex Spilger, sustainability professional
Tristan is diligent, thorough, insightful, and committed.
— Alex Wilson – Founder, BuildingGreen, Resilient Design Institute
We are made stronger by Tristan’s watchful eye and discerning character.
— Jason F. McLennan, architect, Founder – Living Building Challenge
Tristan makes everyone around him smarter with great questions, well-considered feedback, and generous encouragement.
— BJ Fogg, Ph.D. – Behavior Scientist & Innovator at Stanford University
In his quiet humility we get credible answers. Tristan doesn’t have to prove he’s the smartest person in the room. He puts you first, listens intently, thinks, and answers only then.
— Howard Williams, building product manufacturer