About Duncan Heyward

Duncan acts as Director of Corporate Development, leading our strategy and investment decisions around the country. Previously, he served as General Manager for RES’ Mid-Atlantic Region.

Duncan has over 16 years of experience in implementing mitigation and ecological offset projects, natural resources consulting, and project management. Duncan and his team are responsible for the acquisition, entitlement, development, and long-term success of RES’ portfolio of mitigation and nutrient banks; moreover, he oversees the collection of properties to achieve the required risk/return objectives. Overall, Duncan has led or participated in the acquisition, entitlement, and management of 30 stream and wetland mitigation banks, two conservation banks, 30 TMDL water quality projects, and one NRD project. Duncan has coordinated projects in Oregon and California and within the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast to secure approximately 10,000 acres of mitigation projects; more specifically, he oversaw the development and restoration of over 11 miles of stream and 220 acres of wetlands.

Duncan holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Tennessee.