David Ronn Named Chair of USGBC's Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

David Ronn, a partner in McGuireWoods LLP’s Houston office, was named chair of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. Ronn’s yearlong term is effective Jan. 1, 2012.

According to the USGBC, buildings in the United States are responsible for 39% of carbon dioxide emissions, 40% of energy consumption, 13% of water consumption and 15% of GDP per year.

"Green buildings not only have a significant environmental impact, but the industry also benefits our nation's economy," said Ronn, who has more than 20 years of experience in a wide range of corporate and securities matters, with concentrations in the energy and technology industries.

Ronn is certified as a LEED-accredited professional by the USGBC and owns the first LEED-H certified home in Houston.

The USGBC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter operates four branches along the state's coastline and a regional headquarters in Houston. It is ranked third in the nation for the number of LEED-accredited professionals and is the fifth-largest chapter based on membership, with 1,200 individual members. For 2012, the chapter intends to fortify its focus to build a green building workforce and to promote sustainable building to the communities it serves.

Source: McGuireWoods LLP