The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) held its Annual Meeting on September 5, 2024 in Washington DC. The session was chaired by the Hon. John Paul Woodley and began with an update of some of the Association's recent achievements, and mentions of the hard work contributed by its Board of Directors and many others.
As a volunteer, member-led association, the Board is the governing body for NEBA. Individuals who sit on the board are responsible for overseeing the organization's finances, representing the interests and concerns of membership, and guiding the affairs of the organization.
The 2024-2026 Board of Directors slate was elected unanimously by a vote of those in attendance and those joining the meeting online.
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