Brandon Morton

Leadership & Innovation | Economic Impact
Summary
Brandon Morton is a seasoned sustainability professional with a wealth of experience in both public and private sectors, focusing on enhancing organizational governance, economic performance, social equity, and resource conservation.
He has spearheaded numerous notable projects including AASHE STARS Reporting, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Assessment, Resilience and Climate Action Planning (RCAP), and initiatives like the Smart Cities for Sustainability & Resiliency and the SAGE Scholars Program.
Brandon's expertise spans across various sustainability standards such as USGBC-LEED, WELL, BREEAM, EPA Energy Star and Water Wise, STAR Communities, AASHE-STARS, ASHRAE 90.1, GRI, NEPA, and more.
His project areas encompass a wide range of topics like Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Health & Safety, Sustainability Benchmarking and Reporting, Triple-Bottom-Line Sustainability Performance Indicators, and Master Planning.
With a background in Biology from both Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of North Texas, Brandon has held key roles such as Assistant Director of Sustainability, Operations at Dallas College, Interim Sustainability Coordinator at Brookhaven College, and Sustainability Coordinator at North Lake College, all within Dallas College.
His career journey includes positions like Real Estate Account Manager at RTCM, Inc, Project Manager at ESS Research, and Special Projects Coordinator for Sustainability at the University of North Texas.
Apart from his professional roles, Brandon has been involved in various activities such as the Athletic Shoe Recycling Program, managing the $2.2 M Wind Turbine Project for the World's 1st LEED Platinum Football Stadium, and serving on the Student Green Fund Committee.
His skill set includes expertise in areas like Waste Management and Recycling, Communications, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Adaptation-Mitigation-Resilience Strategies, and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Design, among others.
In the academic realm, Brandon has served as an Adjunct Biology Lab Instructor, lectured on Laboratory Sciences, and been a part of projects involving Watershed Ecology Assessment and Macroinvertebrate Bio-Indicator Development.
Brandon Morton's dedication to sustainability, coupled with his diverse experiences and educational background, make him a valuable asset in driving positive change towards a more sustainable future.