Richard V. Piacentini, President and CEO of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens since 1994, has led that organization’s exemplary green transformation, including construction of its Center for Sustainable Landscapes, the only building in the world to meet Living Building Challenge™ and LEED®, WELL™, and SITES™ Platinum certifications. Under his leadership, Phipps has received numerous personal and professional honors, including APGA, ILFI and USGBC leadership awards.