Rokas Beresniovas is a climate finance executive, author, banker, and advisor with more than two decades of experience helping businesses, nonprofits, developers, governments, and community associations access capital and build long-term financial resilience.

He currently serves as Head of Partnerships & Business Development at the Montgomery County Green Bank, a public-private climate finance institution. Since joining in 2021, Rokas has helped advance financing for clean energy, energy efficiency, affordable housing, resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. His work focuses on developing solutions that bring public and private capital together to support economic and environmental outcomes.

Prior to joining the Green Bank, Rokas held senior leadership roles with State Bank of India (USA), HSBC, Wells Fargo, EagleBank, Bank of America, and other financial institutions. Throughout his career, he has specialized in business development, commercial banking, international finance, capital formation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.

Rokas is the author of Green as a Lever: A Developer’s Playbook for Lower Equity, Cheaper Capital, and Stronger Returns and Green as a Lifeline: The Condo, Co-op, and HOA Playbook for Lower Fees, Smarter Upgrades, and Buildings That Last. His books explore how climate finance, public policy, and innovative capital structures can support real estate investment and stronger communities.

A speaker on climate finance, clean energy deployment, infrastructure investment, public-private partnerships, community association governance, and capital markets, Rokas has participated in industry conferences, policy forums, and academic discussions throughout the United States.

Beyond his professional work, Rokas is engaged in civic and nonprofit leadership, serving on boards and advisory bodies focused on business development, education, international cooperation, sustainability, and community impact. His public service includes work related to building performance, climate action, economic development, and community resilience.

Born in Lithuania and based in Washington, DC, Rokas brings an international perspective to finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. His work centers on using capital to support stronger communities, more resilient infrastructure, and lasting economic opportunity.