Darrel Pendris leads Milliken Advisors’ nature-based solutions and certification services, working at the intersection of business, sustainability, and land stewardship. He partners with corporate, institutional, and private clients to design and implement strategies that align environmental outcomes with operational and financial objectives.
Darrel brings extensive experience in forest management and chain of custody certification, sustainable fiber sourcing, land use planning, and environmental monitoring. His work includes due diligence and program design for conservation easements, carbon, wetland, solar, and biodiversity projects, as well as the maintenance and restoration of high conservation value ecosystems. A graduate of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, Darrel combines technical expertise with a practical, results-driven approach to sustainability and project management.