Biography

J. Brendan Herron is a Strategic Advisor for Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions. Mr. Herron is a Strategic Advisor for Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions. He developed the concept for and led HASI’s IPO and served in several senior executive roles including as the first chief financial officer from 2013 to 2019 and most recently as an executive vice president until 2021. Mr. Herron has over 30 years of experience in structuring, executing and operating infrastructure and technology investments. He serves on the boards of various private companies and nonprofit organizations including as a board observer for REsurety, Inc., the Advisory Board of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and the Board of Directors of Fair Chance (Washington, DC) and formerly served on the U.S. Commerce Secretary’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. Mr. Herron received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and computer science from Loyola University Maryland and a Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola University Maryland and has passed the CPA and CMA examinations. He is also directorship certified by the National Association of Corporate Directors, a professional credential supporting his qualifications and experience as a corporate board director. Mr. Herron’s significant professional experience, including as a public company CFO, his knowledge of ESG and success in developing growth strategies for newly public companies, makes him well qualified to serve on our board of directors.