“As one of the founders of USGBC, I never could have imagined the sweeping global impact the organization would have, the wide-ranging work that could be accomplished, the dramatic change in our industry that we would lead, the scale of the innovation we would spark or the number of lives we would touch,” Fedrizzi said. “It’s been a humbling and gratifying experience.”

 

In 2009, Fedrizzi also became CEO of the newly created Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) (now Green Business Certification). GBCI is a third-party organization, which was initially established to provide credentialing and certification services for LEED, USGBC’s rating system. 

 

“As an industry, we’ve grown and prospered because of a powerful idea that ultimately sparked a movement,” said Fiona Cousins, chair-elect of the USGBC board. “That movement has been ably led by Rick Fedrizzi for more than two decades, and it’s that success we’ll continue to build on in the future.”

 

According to Cousins, USGBC's board has already set up a search committee so that it can move quickly to fill the CEO position.

 

“I am looking forward to working with the board to assure a successful transition for the new CEO come 2017,” said Fedrizzi. “The organization’s executive team is seasoned and capable, assuring that USGBC’s work will continue to be executed at a high level and that USGBC’s reputation as a leading voice in the sustainability movement will continue uninterrupted. The emerging leaders across the organization are running sophisticated global business units of their own. Coupled with our exceptional volunteers, it’s clear that the organization is positioned for a bright and prosperous future.”

 

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