PACENation Set to Lead with Newly Elected Board Members for 2026

PACENation Announces Election of New Board Members

On July 24, 2025, PACENation, the national membership organization dedicated to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, revealed the results from its recent Board elections for 2026. This year, the elections resulted in the selection of two new officers, the re-election of five current officers, and 26 members obtaining seats on the board.

Mary Luèvano, the Executive Director of PACENation, expressed her excitement about the new leadership, highlighting the invaluable contributions made by outgoing Chair Donald Gilligan. She remarked, "I am delighted to share that our new leadership for 2026 is in place, and I offer my deep gratitude to our outgoing Chair, Donald Gilligan, for his years of exemplary service. There are big shoes to fill, but I am confident that our new Chair, Stephanie Chin, and her fellow Officers will hit the ground running."

The newly appointed Chair, Stephanie Chin, emphasized the importance of diversity within the Board, saying, "Our diversity is our greatest strength and allows us to represent the entire industry." Chin is eager to collaborate with Luèvano and the Board to promote PACE financing as a crucial tool for enhancing energy efficiency, developing renewable energy, conserving water, and building community resilience.

The election results included not just the selection of new Board members, but the composition of the Executive Committee was also established. Stephanie Chin was named Board Chair, alongside Vice Chair Mohammed Elahi, Secretary Seth Lutter, and Treasurer Bert Hunter. Each officer's role is critical to guiding PACENation in achieving its objectives.

Additionally, the Board welcomed several new members to the Executive Committee, including Ryan Griffin, COO of Home Run Financing, and others from notable institutions like the International WELL Building Institute and the Virginia PACE Authority.

The Board's new members comprise individuals from various sectors including banks, non-profits, and local governments which enriches PACENation's ability to represent diverse interests within its mission. The newly elected officers are expected to leverage their expertise to drive awareness and implementation of PACE financing initiatives across different regions.

Ryan Griffin, newly elected Executive Committee Member, articulated the ongoing relevance of PACE financing, stating, "PACE financing continues to make progress and will remain a key mechanism to help protect property owners from the impacts of extreme weather events and create economic opportunities for communities across the country."

PACENation, through its newly formed leadership, aspires to strengthen its advocacy for PACE financing. This financing method is regarded as a reliable financial instrument that unlocks necessary private capital to enable upgrades in energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, water preservation, and overall property resilience.

For additional information on PACENation and its impactful work, visit pacenation.org.