The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, including newly elected officers and directors approved by GBI membership, effective December 1, 2025. The Board will guide the organization’s strategic direction as it continues its mission to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Sumayyah Theron, CEO and Founder of Avant‑garde Sustainable Solutions, will serve as Chair of the GBI Board of Directors for 2026. New and returning officers, along with directors serving multi‑year terms, were also elected. …“As Board Chair, we will benefit from her extensive knowledge of the global application of building performance standards, which is instrumental as GBI continues to expand its impact across sectors and international markets,” said Vicki Worden, CEO of GBI. Theron’s industry expertise includes years of volunteering and leadership through ASHRAE, Board-level service with the Illinois Green Alliance, and two years chairing GBI’s ANSI/GBI 01 standard – Green Globes for New Construction Energy Subcommittee.