Cory has spent his career working to address climate change and advance clean energy through state policy, network building, and project development and finance. He most recently led Michigan’s Office of Climate and Energy as chief climate officer, leading the development and implementation of Michigan’s statewide climate plan. He has served as vice president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and facilitated financing for clean energy projects as chief operating officer for Lean & Green Michigan. In addition to his current role at S2 Strategies, he is a visiting scholar at the Environmental Law Institute. Cory was raised in rural northern Michigan, attended college at Michigan State University, and now lives in Detroit with his dog, Diego.
