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Ryan Johnson

@ryanjohnson5

Sustainability manager at JLL for Bank of America, who helped divert 76% of construction waste from landfill.

At JLL, I manage regional energy and sustainability work for the Bank of America account. I supported solar projects, helped deliver an LED retrofit projected to save 141,200 kWh per year, and secured about $300,000 in utility rebates in 2026.

I lead the account’s construction and demolition waste diversion program and reporting across three facility partners. The program reached a 76% diversion rate in 2023—seven years ahead of Bank of America’s 2030 goal—and I developed a dashboard to improve waste-data transparency.

Earlier, at Covia Holdings Corporation and Mecklenburg County Government, I managed sustainability initiatives, business recycling programs, and environmental compliance. I also developed waste-diversion and recycling programs, including one recognized by the Carolina Recycling Association.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regional Energy & Sustainability Manager

Current

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Aug 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Managed energy, water, and waste diversion programs for the Bank of America account across multiple U.S. regions. Achieved a 76% C&D waste diversion rate, secured utility rebates, and led sustainability initiatives.

Environmental Sustainability Specialist

Covia Holdings Corporation

May 2019 - Apr 2020 (11 months)

Managed sustainability and ESG initiatives at 12 mine-sites across the Southeast Region. Launched standardized waste management practices and handled environmental compliance and permitting.

Sustainability ESG Waste Management Environmental Compliance Permitting

Sr. Environmental Specialist

Mecklenburg County Government

Jan 2014 - May 2019 (5 years 4 months)

Managed business recycling programs and directed the Business Ambassador Program. Led ISO 14001 audits and served as Executive Director for Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful.

Recycling Program ISO 14001 Environmental Auditing Stakeholder Engagement Program Management Public Outreach Hazardous Waste Coalition Building

State Chair, Local Government Advocacy Subcommittee

USGBC

Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 (2 years 3 months)

Developed and managed a statewide initiative to arrange tours of LEED certified buildings for state legislators. Worked with local government to establish incentives for commercial LEED certification.

Advocacy LEED Government Relations Program Management

Environmental Specialist

Mecklenburg County Government

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)

Managed regulatory enforcement for a county recycling ordinance and helped design an energy conservation pilot that increased desired behavior by 46%.

Regulatory Recycling Ordinance Energy Conservation Program Implementation