Green Building Initiative Elects Dr. Charles Kibert as Chair of its Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Charles Kibert, professor and director of the Powell Center for Construction and Environment at the University of Florida, as chair of its board of directors. GBI’s membership also elected three new directors, Sara Greenwood, GGP, principal of the Greenwood Consulting Group; Tehmina Husain, GGP, GPCP, and senior sustainability consultant of Merrick and Company; and Andrea Rutledge, CAE, CEO of the Construction Management Association of America to the board with terms through December 2023.
“I am honored and humbled for the opportunity to lead an organization that has displayed such a strong commitment to improving the built environment,” said Dr. Kibert. “Our global environmental and health challenges require urgent action. GBI’s programs are assets to building owners who need roadmaps and tools like Green Globes right now. I look forward to continuing our work with GBI’s volunteer experts, Green Globes Professionals, and assessors to sharpen our focus on sustainability, health, and resilience issues in buildings.”