Join BuildGreenCT’s Emerging Professionals community for an inspiring monthly virtual speaker series.
Hosted by Emerging Professionals Leader Jeremy Latriano of 475 High-Performance Building Supply, this series features candid conversations with industry professionals about their unique career paths in sustainable and green building.
- Each session includes a 30-minute, casual interview followed by audience Q&A.
- Speakers will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice for those starting out or exploring a career shift into sustainability.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, early-career professional, or curious about different careers, this is a great opportunity to hear from and connect with others who share your passion for a more sustainable future.
This Month’s Guest:
Brandon Mark
City of Stamford, CT
Energy Engineer & Sustainability Manager
Brandon began his work in renewable energy in 2013 as a Research Assistant in the Department of Physics at SUNY Geneseo. In that role, he applied core physics principles to the study of renewable energy systems, using experimental methods to evaluate performance and inform practical applications. He earned his B.S. in Applied Physics in 2016 and went on to complete his M.S. in Sustainable Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2019, where his graduate research focused on thin-film solar collector technologies as scalable, low-cost solutions for agricultural use in developing regions.
After graduate school, Brandon joined Avangrid Inc. (based in Orange, CT), a major U.S. energy company serving New England and New York. There, he served as a Senior Energy Engineer and Program Manager, overseeing the commercial and industrial new-construction and major renovation incentive programs. He managed project pipelines, incentive budgets, technical review, and cross-stakeholder coordination.
In late 2023, Brandon transitioned to the municipal sector and became Stamford’s Energy Engineer & Sustainability Manager. His responsibilities span all aspects of the city’s energy and climate goals: streetlight upgrades, solar deployment, EV charging networks, energy supply procurement, demand response programs, building electrification, and capital facility projects. He also leads grant development, drafts energy-related procurement documents, and ensures compliance with evolving federal, state, and local legislation.
Outside his municipal role, Brandon chairs the Milford Energy Advisory Board, a volunteer organization supporting the City of Milford’s energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts.
Your Host:
Jeremy Latriano, CPHC
475 High Performance Building Supply
Daylight Product Consultant
Jeremy joined 475 in 2017 while completing his Masters in Sustainability in the Urban Environment at CCNY. Starting as a Business Development Intern, Jeremy came on full time as an Operations Manager in 2018, before moving to his current role as a Product Consultant. In 2019, Jeremy finished his Masters and joined CCNY’s staff as an Adjunct Lecturer, teaching the same Low Energy Buildings course that brought him to 475 originally.