2026
Leadership - Industry Leader
Emily Andrews is the Executive Director of the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) which is celebrating 25 years in 2026. Emily started in 2008 as its first full-time staff member. Her role has shaped the region’s energy efficiency landscape as a catalyst for policy innovation, education, and professional engagement, by leading MGGBC’s work with members, municipalities, utilities, and community organizations. Emily was crucial to the development of St. Louis’ Building Energy Awareness Ordinance (2017) and the Midwest’s first Building Energy Performance Standard (2020), providing technical education and guidance that enabled compliance and adoption. Through workshops, code trainings, and public forums, she has directly impacted LEED-certified projects, professional networks, and the broader built environment, positioning St. Louis as a regional leader in energy-efficient buildings.