George Kelly
About George Kelly
George Kelly serves as the Managing Director at Quantified Ventures, where he focuses on outcomes-based financing and ecosystem markets. He has extensive experience in environmental law and finance, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Earth & Water Law Group and Environmental Banc & Exchange.
Current Role at Quantified Ventures
George Kelly serves as the Managing Director at Quantified Ventures, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on expanding the firm's capabilities in outcomes-based financing and developing new market investment opportunities. His work supports early-stage enterprise development and next-generation offsets, contributing to the organization's mission in environmental finance. Kelly operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, leveraging his extensive experience to enhance Quantified Ventures' impact in the ecosystem markets.
Previous Experience at Earth & Water Law Group
Before joining Quantified Ventures, George Kelly worked at Earth & Water Law Group/Strategies as the Global Client Strategy Officer from 2019 to 2021. During his two years in this role, he was based in the Greater Denver Area and Baltimore. His responsibilities included developing strategies to support clients in navigating complex environmental issues, furthering his expertise in environmental law and finance.
Background in Environmental Law Education
George Kelly studied at Vermont Law and Graduate School, where he earned a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master's in Environmental Law, both with cum laude honors. His education spanned from 1984 to 1987 and provided him with a strong foundation in environmental law principles. Additionally, he completed his undergraduate studies at Tulane University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science from 1979 to 1983.
Founding and Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, George Kelly has held several leadership positions. He founded and served as the CEO of Bespoke Mitigation Partners from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the Founder and Director of Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC from 1998 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Partner at Ober Kaler from 1987 to 1998. These roles have equipped him with extensive knowledge in environmental finance and ecosystem markets.
Advisory Role at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
Since 2014, George Kelly has acted as a Strategic Advisor to the Board at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC. In this capacity, he focuses on building capabilities in ecosystem markets and environmental finance. His advisory role complements his other professional commitments and reflects his ongoing dedication to advancing environmental initiatives.