2025 Leadership Announcements at Building Energy Exchange 

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Katie Schwamb to Managing Director and celebrate Richard Yancey’s continued visionary leadership as Chief Executive Officer of Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex)!

Since joining BE-Ex in 2020, Katie has proven herself an invaluable force in advancing our mission. Leveraging her expertise in sustainability consulting and the multifamily building sector, Katie has been instrumental in expanding BE-Ex’s resources and initiatives. Her promotion to Managing Director is a testament to her leadership in the development and delivery of technical trainings, impactful panel events, and the Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) series. Katie’s growing influence on our strategy, operations, and development activities is helping to shape the future of BE-Ex.

Under Richard’s founding leadership, Building Energy Exchange has become a pioneering international centre of excellence dedicated to building decarbonization — one of the biggest challenges of our time. As CEO, Richard will continue to shape the organization’s vision, growth and strategic initiatives.

We are also celebrating recent promotions within our team that reflect the growth and success of BE-Ex, including Paul Rivers, Manager, Operations & Memberships, Kaylee McGowan, Sr. Associate, Education & Engagement, and Hailey Moll, Manager, Educational Resources, who are each stepping into more senior positions within their respective teams. Additionally, we welcome our newer team members —  Stephanie Le, Associate, Education & Engagement and Evana Said, Associate, Educational Resources — whose skills and passion are strengthening our impact.

Congratulations to Katie, Richard, and the entire BE-Ex team! Your hard work, dedication, and leadership continue to inspire us all.

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The Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) is a center of excellence dedicated to reducing the effects of climate change by improving the built environment. BE-Ex accelerates the transition to healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient buildings by serving as a resource and trusted expert to the building industry.