Charley Cummings

Independent Director at 99 Counties

Charley Cummings is a highly experienced professional with a diverse range of roles and accomplishments. Charley is currently serving as the President & CEO of Walden Mutual Bank, where they obtained the first new mutual bank charter in the state of New Hampshire in a century. Their role involves offering impact-driven savings accounts while supporting lending in sustainable, local food, and agriculture.

In addition to their role at Walden Mutual Bank, Charley Cummings is an Independent Director at 99 Counties. Charley also holds a position as a Board Director at Carman Ranch, where they contribute to the company's strategic decisions and initiatives.

Previously, Charley founded and served as the CEO of Walden Local Meat Co. from 2013 to 2020, and later became the Board Chair until 2022. Under their leadership, Walden became a leading brand of locally raised, sustainable meat in New England and New York. The company was also one of the first to legally reincorporate as a public benefit corporation.

Furthermore, Charley has served as a Board Director at Gaia Herbs and as the Director of Acquisitions & Strategic Development at Harvest Power, Inc. Charley played a crucial role in developing state-of-the-art facilities for renewable energy production and soil enhancement.

Prior to these roles, Charley was the Co-Founder & Vice President of the Board of Directors at Clean Power Now, a grassroots organization advocating for renewable energy projects. Charley was instrumental in supporting the development of the Cape Wind Project, an offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound.

Additionally, Charley worked as a Strategic Development Associate at C12 Energy, where they contributed to the company's growth strategies. Charley also gained expertise in developing go-to-market strategies across various industries as a Consultant at Monitor Deloitte (formerly Monitor Group).

Overall, Charley Cummings has a proven track record of leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking across multiple industries, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

Charley Cummings has a BA in Public Policy, Magna Cum Laude, from Brown University. They also hold an MBA from Harvard Business School. In addition, Charley has studied Policy & Politics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The specific start and end years for each educational institution are not provided.

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  • Independent Director

    January, 2022 - present

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