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Pathway Lending Promotes Brandon England to Senior Vice President of Sustainability Programs
Pathway Lending, Tennessee’s largest non-depository Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced the promotion of Brandon England to senior vice president of sustainability programs.
In this leadership role, England will lead the strategic direction for Pathway’s energy efficiency and solar lending programs, with a focus on identifying new opportunities to advance the 25-year-old organization’s sustainability lending programs. Since 2010, Pathway Lending has loaned $80 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
England will oversee key programs, including Pathway’s Energy Efficiency Loan Program, which launched in 2010, and the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) program, as well as future initiatives related to energy and greenhouse gas reduction. Under his leadership, Pathway aims to expand its lending capacity and adopt new solutions tailored to the evolving needs of businesses and communities.
“Brandon has done an incredible job leading Pathway’s energy efficiency and renewable energy lending programs for over a decade and has significantly contributed to the deployment of over $80 million of loans which results in more than $9.8 million in annual energy cost savings for our clients,” says Clint Gwin, president and CEO of Pathway Lending. “Pathway is uniquely positioned to dramatically expand our sustainability lending programs over the next decade and Brandon’s vision and commitment to sustainability will drive innovative solutions and the development of new partnerships to support a more sustainable future for our clients and communities.”
Since joining Pathway Lending in 2011, England has played a key role in advancing the organization’s energy efficiency and renewable energy lending programs, helping clients save over 91 million kilowatt-hours (KWH) each year through Pathway’s financing.
“I am honored to take on this new role and am excited to further Pathway’s mission of driving sustainable lending solutions,” says England. “Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how our programs can make a significant impact on businesses and communities, and I am eager to build on this success by exploring new solutions to help our clients and communities achieve their financial and sustainability goals.”
Pathway Lending’s energy and sustainability programs are designed to propel businesses forward by reducing operating costs, improving cash flow, and enhancing bottom lines. Offering financing up to $5 million at below-market rates, Pathway has funded over 200 projects across various sectors, including businesses, non-profits, community centers, and more.
For more information on Pathway Lending’s energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability loans, please contact Brandon England at [email protected].
