Mapei Corporation announced that Sustainability Manager Brittany Storm has been selected to the 2022 class of LEED Fellows by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). GBCI is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business-industry performance and practice globally. 

Twenty professionals from around the world are being recognized in the 2022 class for their mastery of LEED – the world’s most widely used green-building rating system – and exceptional work in advancing green building practices. 

“Behind every green building project are dedicated professionals who are committed to creating more sustainable and healthy buildings and communities. The LEED Fellows program is aimed at recognizing those individuals and their achievements in the built environment,” said Peter Templeton, interim president and CEO of USGBC and GBCI. “This year’s class of LEED Fellows represents a group of bold and innovative leaders who have made a lasting, positive impact on their communities through their impressive career achievements.” 

Jim Whitfield, Mapei director of technical services said there are over 200,000 USGBC members. To be eligible, a nominee must have held a LEED AP with specialty credential for a minimum of eight years The nominee must also demonstrate at least 10 years of exceptional impact with LEED in the key mastery elements of technical proficiency, education and mentoring, leadership, commitment and service, and advocacy.

"It is quite an acclamation to be elevated to Fellow," Whitfield said. "Last year, 21 members were elevated."