DC Green Bank today announced Brandi Colander as its next Chief Executive Officer. The DC Green Bank Board of Directors chose Ms. Colander to serve as permanent CEO based on her extensive experience at DC Green Bank, including leading the organization as Interim CEO since June and serving as Chair of the Board of Directors since its inception.
“Brandi has shown tremendous leadership of DC Green Bank both on the Board and as Interim CEO, and the Board is confident that she has the expertise, skills, and experience to ensure the organization’s continued success,” said Ed Hubbard, Acting Chair of the Board of Directors. “Brandi’s deep knowledge of DC Green Bank supports a seamless transition, ensuring the organization continues to deliver on its mission while also growing its reach and impact.”
Ms. Colander has extensive experience across the public and private sectors, including serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior and Deputy General Counsel at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. In these roles, she advised Cabinet leaders on regulatory, policy, and infrastructure matters. In the private sector, she has led corporate functions and advised Fortune 500 company executives.
“This opportunity is an honor, particularly during an exciting time in our maturation. Together with our team, board, and partners, we will strengthen our foundation, deepen our mission-driven focus, and chart bold new paths for sustainable investments in resilient infrastructure,” said Ms. Colander.
Since launching full operations in April 2020, DC Green Bank has invested more than $80 million in affordable housing, renewable energy, electric transportation, and resilient infrastructure projects across the District. This financing has unlocked a further $800 million in private investment into the DC economy. Just in the last few weeks, DC Green Bank announced its first financing for transportation electrification, which will help small business owners purchase electric vehicles, and also a new investment in a DC-based solar developer that will benefit low-income residents.
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