MILWAUKEE – Feb. 24, 2026 – EEI, a national leader in facility systems consulting, announced today the promotion of Al Skodowski to director. With more than 40 years of experience in sustainable building strategy, energy performance, and portfolio-level environmental leadership, Skodowski brings a depth of expertise that has influenced both national programs and landmark projects. In this new role, he will help lead strategic growth initiatives, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and continue advancing high-performance, resilient, and sustainable building solutions nationwide.
“Al’s leadership has been instrumental in elevating EEI’s capabilities and his ability to guide complex projects, mentor teams, and drive meaningful sustainability outcomes makes him an exceptional fit for this expanded role to director,” said Blake Hickok, CEO/President of EEI.
A LEED Fellow and former Chair of the Board for the U.S. Green Building Council, Skodowski is widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential voices in sustainability, energy performance, and zero‑carbon strategy. His leadership has shaped some of the nation’s most impactful programs and projects, including contributions to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge under the Obama Administration, where he helped develop the program’s initial framework and national adoption strategy. Throughout his career at EEI, he has led high‑profile projects across the country, including:
Willis Tower (Chicago, IL) – Contributed to the achievement of LEED for Existing Buildings Platinum certification for the 4.5-million-square-foot landmark, including major system upgrades and energy performance improvements.
Sustainable Portfolio Operations Leadership – Directed large-scale ENERGY STAR benchmarking and LEED certification initiatives across national real estate portfolios.
Project Haiti Orphanage – Provided volunteer sustainability leadership and guidance on a LEED v4 and WELL-targeted project serving vulnerable children.
Rivion – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, providing advisory services focused on sustainability and building performance.
BOMA Energy & Environment Committee – Served as Chair, advancing operational sustainability standards within the commercial real estate industry.
His expertise spans sustainable building certifications, zero‑carbon portfolio planning, existing building retrofits, and renewable energy procurement programming. His work has earned national recognition, including the USGBC Award for Individual Leadership.
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue advancing EEI’s mission of delivering high‑performance, resilient, and sustainable buildings,” said Skodowski. “Our team is doing extraordinary work, and I’m excited to help shape the next chapter of innovation and impact.”
About EEI Building Performance:
Founded in 1984, EEI Building Performance is a 100% employee-owned firm that drives high-performance building systems through world-class talent, forward-thinking innovation, and transformative technology-creating environments where people, organizations and our planet thrive. EEI is a founding member of the Building Commissioning Association and an early pioneer in the LEED Pilot Program. We make buildings work better for the people who use them, the organizations that depend on them and the planet we all share. For more information, visit https://eeibuildingperformance.com/.
