Bernard Brown, Assoc. AIA, REP, ENV SP, Sustainability

Bernard Brown has over 20 years of both private and public experience. His background includes hazard mitigation planning, risk analysis, grant writing and management, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Bernard gained valuable energy experience while serving on a utilities committee as an elected official in Delaware. In his private sector experience, Bernard both designed and managed projects involving environmental remediation. Additionally, he has provided training to public safety officers on hazard mitigation processes. 

In 2020, Bernard Brown completed a Master of Science in Energy from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University where he studied waste-to-energy processes and the creation of microgrids using waste-to-energy systems. Additionally, in spring 2018, he completed his (third) bachelor’s degree in urban planning and design from Arizona State University. Bernard also holds a bachelor’s in finance from Christopher Newport University, a bachelor’s in criminal justice, and a master’s in public administration from Clemson University. 

In the role of Chief Development Officer, Bernard developed a design process to identify and implement opportunities for business development. Bernard can build a team both internally and externally to help foster and propel a project forward. His understanding of the engineering and financing of projects allows him to reach out to the right partners for success. 

When Bernard takes short breaks from higher education or business pursuits, he enjoys watching NCAA football, spending time with his German Shepherds, collecting Legos, and hunting for the best New York-style pizza.