Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities (PRCC) Announces Board Leadership Transition

William Sapon, PRCC Board President

PITTSBURGH, PA (August 25, 2026) — William Sapon is stepping down from the Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities and Communities (PRCC) Board of Directors after nearly a decade of service, including a three-year term as Board President. During his tenure, Sapon helped guide PRCC through a period of leadership transition, organizational change and strategic growth, positioning the coalition for its next chapter.

Sapon joined PRCC as a coalition member, chaired several Board committees and served in multiple leadership roles before being elected to the Board of Directors in 2020. In 2023, the Board elected Sapon to serve as President of the Board of Directors.

Sapon guided PRCC through a pivotal period of organizational change, including a major leadership transition, multiple Board retirements, changes in federal funding,  and important conversations about the coalition’s long-term strategic direction.

Under Sapon's leadership, the Board established a Leadership Transition and Succession Planning Committee to oversee the Executive Director search. During this transition, Sapon helped PRCC maintain operational stability, stakeholder confidence and uninterrupted service to the region. In March, the Board appointed Lisa Iadicicco as PRCC’s new Executive Director.

Sapon strengthened Board governance and long-term planning. He led PRCC's inaugural Board retreat, which brought Board members together to establish a shared vision for the organization's future, identify strategic priorities and evaluate Board effectiveness. Those efforts helped position PRCC to navigate organizational change while maintaining a strategic focus.

Under his leadership, PRCC maintained strong relationships with the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) and helped secure the coalition's highest level of funding through its Cooperative Agreement. The organization also welcomed several new Board members, expanded stakeholder engagement and strengthened its governance structure to support future growth.

As Board President, Sapon also led an annual Pennsylvania delegation to the Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) policy forum in Washington, D.C., where coalition leaders met with Members of Congress to highlight the economic, environmental and energy security benefits of the Clean Cities and Communities partnership. Those efforts demonstrate the value of sustained federal investment and the significant private-sector investment leveraged through coalition activities.

Sapon also supported PRCC's workforce development initiatives through partnerships with the U.S. DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory. The collaboration created internship and cooperative education opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in the region to prepare the next generation of clean transportation professionals.

The Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff extend their sincere appreciation to William Sapon for his years of dedicated service, thoughtful leadership and steadfast commitment to PRCC's mission.

William Sapon, Board President, reflected on his tenure:

"The most rewarding aspect of my time on the board has been the opportunity to help shape PRCC's strategic direction while witnessing the tangible impact of our work throughout Western Pennsylvania. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside such talented leaders and for the trust they placed in me. Serving on the Board of Directors has been one of my greatest privileges."

Lisa Iadicicco, Executive Director of PRCC, said:

"Although I’ve only had the opportunity to work with William for a short time, it quickly became clear to me how significant his leadership has been to PRCC. During his seven years as Board President, William helped guide the organization through periods of change, strengthened its position within the clean transportation community, and remained deeply committed to PRCC’s mission and the future of sustainable transportation in Western Pennsylvania.”

The Board of Directors will announce its next Board President in the coming weeks.

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About Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities:

Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities (PRCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization first designated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 1995 as a member of its Transportation Technologies Office (TTO) Clean Cities and Communities partnership. The Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities Coalition helps to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector by supporting the transition to cleaner fueling options. PRCC’s mission is to advance the energy, economic and environmental security of the United States by reducing our reliance on petroleum, supporting local actions for clean fuel-transition and adoption, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The organization is one of over 75 regionally based Clean Cities organizations coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy to fulfill this vision of a cleaner tomorrow. PRCC brings this network’s expertise to 33 counties in Western Pennsylvania and develops solutions based on a unique understanding of local needs, opportunities, and markets. In collaboration with key stakeholders across the State of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities also facilitates the Drive Electric PA Coalition (DEPA). For more information, please visit: http://www.pgh-cleancities.org and https://www.driveelectricpa.org.

Media Contact:

Kristen Sabol, Co-Director

sabolkr@pgh-cleancities.org

412-303-7396