Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority Appoints New Chair

Joan Bondareff has been elected the new chair of the Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority (VOWDA).

Bondareff, who previously served as the authority’s Vice-Chair, will replace Robert Matthias as VOWDA’s Chair.

Deborah Miller, who has so far served as a member of Virginia’s Offshore Wind Advisory Committee, has been selected as the new Vice-Chair.

VOWDA was established for the purposes of facilitating, coordinating, and supporting the development of the offshore wind energy industry, offshore wind energy projects and related supply chain opportunities.

Bondareff is a maritime law expert and former Chief Counsel of the U.S. Maritime Administration.

 “I look forward to leading VOWDA and working with interested stakeholders,” said Bondareff.

”The Commonwealth is a leader in offshore wind development and we want to continue on that path.”