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The Green Bank Steering Committee is composed of representatives from leading regional and national development finance organizations with a track record of high impact investments in low-wealth rural communities. This team has deep knowledge of community needs and financing opportunities, supporting thousands of transactions in the targeted rural communities, as well as exceptional expertise at structuring and managing development finance portfolios exceeding $5 billion.
President and CEO
With nearly 30 years of rural business development and nonprofit leadership, Daniel’s experience includes owning and operating a small business and serving as Executive Director of an arts organization. He leads with an entrepreneurial spirit, expertise in community development, and a passion for making a difference in rural communities. Daniel joins ACC from the Green Bank for Rural America, an ACC subsidiary he has led since its launch. The Green Bank—established to accelerate investment in rural enterprises, community projects, and energy-resilient infrastructure—was seeded with an award of $500 million in funding through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Under Daniel’s leadership, the Green Bank identified more than $328 million in energy-related businesses and projects. “ Prior to his role at the Green Bank, Daniel served as Chief Investment Officer at Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), where he spearheaded new financing tools to expand access to capital for low-income communities and entrepreneurs overlooked by traditional financial markets. During his tenure, CEI’s loan and investment portfolio grew to a record $78 million.
President, Coastal Enterprises Inc.
CEI is one of the nation’s leading rural CDFIs, CEI and affiliates create good jobs and support environmentally sustainable development, deploying $1.5 billion in business loans, New Markets Tax Credit investments, Opportunity Zone Investment, and other financial products.
Executive Director,
Woodlands Development & Lending
Woodlands is a Community Development Corporation / CDFI serving three counties in the rural mountains of north central West Virginia. They manage programs related to community planning, housing construction, neighborhood and downtown revitalization, and small business lending and support. Woodlands also has a wealth of experience in nonprofit organizational development, strategic planning, land use planning, and water resource protection.
Executive President,
Coalfield Development Corporation
Coalfield is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development located in the heart of Appalachian coal country. For over a decade, Coalfield has worked with business, educational partners, and unions to train employees for quality job opportunities, including those in the new energy economy. Coalfield participates in the Interagency Working Group for Coal and Energy Communities.
Senior Advisor and Past President, Main Street America
MSA works in over 1,500 communities to transform neighborhoods and revitalize local economies. Their affiliate the National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC) has invested over $2 billion in development transactions using New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, and Energy Tax Credits, supporting over $8 billion in project activity.
CEO, CommunityWorks Carolina
CommunityWorks creates a brighter future for financially underserved people and places in South Carolina by providing equitable financial products and services to build wealth. Originally formed in 2008 as the Greenville Housing Fund – a local housing trust fund created by the United Way of Greenville County, Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, and The City of Greenville – CommunityWorks has grown into a diverse CDFI, helping to build brighter futures for underserved families and communities all across South Carolina.
President and CEO, Grow America (formerly National Development Council)
CFO, Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp
KHIC provides and retains employment opportunities in Southeastern Kentucky through community development, investment, training, and the provision of management assistance. KHIC coordinates, implements, and promotes community economic and social development efforts within a twenty-two-county footprint in East Kentucky, and has invested over $700 million resulting in the creation and retention of more than 29,000 jobs.
CEO of Green Bank
Pam Porter is CEO of Green Bank for Rural America, a subsidiary of Appalachian Community Capital, established to manage a $500 million Greenhouse Gase Reduction Fund grant to benefit rural communities. While this grant has been paused, Green Bank continues to shine a light on the demand for capital to finance renewable energy projects to lower costs, build resilience, and create good jobs. Pam has worked with ACC and its members for many years, managing pass-through programs and grant programs, delivering development services, and conducting research and impact studies.
Pam is also Founder and Senior Consultant of Stepping Stone Partners, a consulting firm that works with mission-driven organizations and leaders to achieve their strategic priorities.
Previously, Pam led Strategic Consulting at Opportunity Finance Network, where she worked nationally with CDFI practitioners and CDFI investors, including banks, foundations, and government agencies. Pam is also active in the American Sustainable Business Network and Investors Circle. Earlier in her career, Pam worked in banking and international management consulting.
Pam lives in Pennsylvania where she splits her time between Monroe County and the Philadelphia suburbs.
ACC Board Chair
President
Clint Gwin is ACC Chair and President of Pathway Lending in Tennessee. He has expertise in “growing” a CDFI. Under his leadership, Pathway loan originations grew from $3.4 million in 2003 to $76.8 million in 2016. He developed a high-volume development services program, wherein Pathway staff delivered technical assistance to 1,448 businesses. Mr. Gwin has expert skills in capital development, having raised $60 Million in loan capital.
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Acting Director of Communications
Acting Investment Officer
Finance Team
Acting Chief Strategy Officer
Acting Head of Technical Assistance
Acting Investment Officer
Operations Lead
Senior Advisor to the CEO
Acting Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Acting Investment Officer
Acting Investment Officer
Administrative Team
Leading our community engagement work, The West Virginia Community Development Hub is a nonprofit organization that supports community leaders with the tools and training they need to spark and lead positive change in their communities. The Hub partners with communities to improve quality of life by empowering leaders, building collaboration, amplifying community stories, and tackling barriers to community development. They have worked with more than 70 community leadership teams across five states. Community members who work with The Hub gain skills to boost rural community development, project development and implementation, and access to resources. On average, the communities The Hub works alongside leverage $100 for every $1 in funds they receive.
Find out more information about The Hub at wvhub.org
Leading our Workforce Development efforts, Coalfield Development is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development located in the heart of Appalachia. For over a decade, Coalfield has worked with business, educational partners, and unions to train employees for quality job opportunities, including those in the new energy economy. Coalfield sees an opportunity to build an inclusive economy by providing tools like good-paying jobs, education, and personal development that create accountability and empower individuals to overcome barriers to success. Coalfield’s innovative workforce development models integrate hands-on training, higher education, and partnerships to ensure that workers are equipped for meaningful jobs. Coalfield combines on-the-job training, higher education, and personal development to empower workers in sectors such as renewable energy and revitalization-focused construction.
Find out more information about Coalfield Development at coalfield-development.org