Brian Wood

Brian Wood is an experienced land management professional with a focus on compliance in the energy sector, currently serving as Senior Land Manager at FirstLight Power since March 2007, where responsibilities include managing land management and compliance for hydroelectric projects across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. In addition to this role, Brian owns Wood Water Soil LLC, providing consulting services in land use and wetlands, leveraging expertise as a Professional Wetland Scientist and Certified Soil Scientist. Previous experience includes positions as Senior Environmental Manager at GDF SUEZ Energy NA, where Brian supported FERC compliance tasks, and as Shoreline & Operations Manager for the Candlewood Lake Authority, providing extensive land use site plan reviews. Holding a B.S. in Natural Resource Management Engineering from the University of Connecticut, Brian combines technical knowledge with a passion for the outdoors.