Bethesda Green will turn to an area resident to take over as its executive director.
The green nonprofit on Monday announced the hiring of Veronique Marier, most recently a deputy director of the D.C. government’s Energy Administration. Marier will take over for departing Executive Director Dave Feldman, whose official last day will be July 11.
“We’re delighted Véronique is joining Bethesda Green at a pivotal point in its development,” Bethesda Green Board Chair Anthony Millin said in a prepared statement. “She has the energy, drive and experience to lead the organization as we explore ways to expand our efforts in Bethesda through supporting exciting new sustainable projects such as commercial rooftop gardens and EcoDistrict development in the downtown business sector.”
The ecodistrict concept could be part of a new planning department master plan for the area, though its unknown to what extent.
Marier led the development of D.C.’s Comprehensive Energy Plan and helped finalize new energy benchmarking regulations for D.C. buildings. She also helped develop legislation passed last fall in D.C. that removes barriers to installing rooftop solar panels.
Feldman helped found Bethesda Green in 2008. The nonprofit, with the backing of Montgomery County, established a green business incubator above the Capital One Bank branch at Cordell and Woodmont Avenues.
Feldman is leaving the position to set up Bethesda Green-like organizations in other cities through his company, Livability Project. The press release said Feldman will remain involved with Bethesda Green.
Marier could not be reached for comment.
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