Boston – USGBC MA has chosen to grow the impact of the organization by hiring its new Executive Director in order to better serve the thriving community of green building professionals across the state. Lee’s primary responsibilities will be to cultivate a stronger and larger network of USGBC constituents, to advocate for green buildings and sustainability-oriented legislation and regulations, and to improve the organization’s capacity through fundraising, volunteer management, and bringing on staff. He will work with the Board of Directors to implement the chapter’s strategic plan and achieve its forward thinking vision for green buildings for all within this generation.
USGBC is a leading national non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. The Massachusetts Chapter of USGBC strives to promote sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of all of Massachusetts’ buildings, landscapes, cities and communities. The Chapter is organized in numerous committees, including groups focused on topics like Green Schools, Membership and Residential Green Building. The organization has diverse representation across the state through a Branch in Western MA, and committees in Worcester (central MA), the Metro Boston Area and the Cape & Islands.
“Grey wants to save the planet by making all buildings green. He has serious sustainability chops and has a contagious mirth and vigor which will resonate with many people,” says Board Member Jim Newman. Lee most recently served as the Sustainability Manager at Castle Square Apartments, which underwent a $100M deep energy retrofit, estimated to reduce heating loads by 70%. “He is savvy with communications strategy and social media; excels in strategic planning; and has real on-the-ground experience in fundraising and non-profit management, which is just what the USGBC MA needs at this time,” notes Board Chair, Phoebe Beierle. “It’s a testament to the growth of the USGBC and the strength of the Massachusetts chapter that we are able to fund this position, and to find someone with Grey’s talents and expertise.”
Lee remarks: “I have been working in the green real estate field for over ten years – as a broker, consultant, trainer and project manager. It is amazing how far the industry has come in this past decade. I’m excited to help facilitate the transition to a sustainable and equitable society into the next decade, leveraging the resources of the powerful community of green building pros in Massachusetts. Every green building that we put together, every sustainability-oriented policy we enact, every environmental advocate we enable, means our future will be more prosperous, more healthful, and more vibrant for all.”
Lee has also served as the executive director of a community educational farm near Boston and as a real estate broker, focused on green projects and sustainability-oriented clients. He holds master’s degree in real estate finance and economics from the London School of Economics and a bachelor’s (cum laude) in environmental studies from the College of Agriculture at the University of Vermont. He has a certificate in Sustainable Design from the Boston Architectural College, is an Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Fellow, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He is the co-founder of the Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group (AIDG), incubating small businesses in the global south to provide renewable energy, sanitation and drinking water to small communities sustainably.