Hunt Valley, Maryland (2 November 2026)—EA is pleased to announce that President, CEO, and Chair, Ian D. MacFarlane, has been recognized by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s 2026 Environmental Leaders. The publication’s annual Power Lists highlight individuals making an impact across the state. This is the first year the organization recognized Environmental Leaders. Honorees work in a range of fields, from law to sustainability, and conservation to product development.
MacFarlane has served as EA’s CEO for 20 years. Under his leadership, EA operates as a benefit corporation and is 100% owned by its employees through an employee stock ownership plan. He also serves on the Board of Governors for the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership at Seton Hall University.
In his conversation with The Daily Record, MacFarlane highlighted Maryland’s strong foundation for environmental stewardship, citing contributions from state and local governments, industry, and higher education. He also emphasized collaboration as an key ingredient in creating meaningful environmental progress, encouraging people and organizations seeking to make a difference to connect with others who share that commitment.
“Meaningful environmental progress happens when people come together around a common purpose.”
— Ian D. MacFarlane
His comments reflect an approach deeply aligned with EA’s employee-owned culture: bringing people together around technical expertise, shared responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Read MacFarlane’s full profile and learn more about The Daily Record’s 2026 Environmental Leaders Power List.
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