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Brian Blad

SVP of Investments

Brian Blad serves as Senior Vice President of Investments at Brightwell, bringing deep experience across finance, accounting, and investment oversight. Previously, he was Chief Financial Officer at Warwick Investment Group, where he led financial strategy, reporting, and governance for complex investment structures. Brian’s background includes managing finance and accounting functions for growing organizations, with a focus on disciplined stewardship, risk management, and long-term value creation. His expertise allows him to support Brightwell’s investment activities with rigor, transparency, and a clear understanding of how capital is structured, deployed, and sustained over time.

Brian is drawn to Brightwell’s mission because it aligns strong financial fundamentals with tangible community benefit. He is motivated by the opportunity to help investors deploy capital in ways that are both prudent and meaningful—supporting solar projects that stabilize operating budgets for nonprofit organizations while generating durable returns. At Brightwell, Brian is committed to ensuring that investments are structured responsibly and thoughtfully, so that nonprofits can redirect resources back into their missions and communities can benefit from long-term, sustainable impact.

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Western Gateway Elementary

$595K Est. Savings

Solar panels installed on a corrugated metal roof overlooking a baseball field and a neighborhood with houses and trees.

Dover Public Schools

$1.79M Est. Savings

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Academy of Classical Christian Studies

$2.67M Est. Savings

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Norman North High School

$1.0M Est. Savings

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Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

$5.71M Est. Savings

Aerial view of the YMCA Harrison County building with solar panels on the roof and surrounded by trees.

YMCA Harrison County

$744K Est. Savings + Roof Improvements

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Together We Church

$3.03M Est. Savings

Aerial view of a large building complex with multiple sections of green roofs covered in solar panels, surrounded by green lawns, parked white vans, and a nearby body of water.

Trinity Academy

$3.1M Est. Savings

Aerial view of industrial buildings with solar panels installed on the roofs surrounded by green grass and trees.

Oklahoma Bible Academy

$2.32M Est. Savings

Aerial view of a building rooftop covered with solar panels, surrounded by trees and a distant city skyline.

Western Gateway Elementary

$595K Est. Savings

Solar panels installed on a corrugated metal roof overlooking a baseball field and a neighborhood with houses and trees.

Dover Public Schools

$1.79M Est. Savings

Aerial view of multiple buildings with solar panels installed on their roofs near a small body of water and greenery.

Academy of Classical Christian Studies

$2.67M Est. Savings

Aerial view of a large building with multiple solar panels installed on its flat roof, surrounded by parking lots and green trees.

Norman North High School

$1.0M Est. Savings

Aerial view of a warehouse rooftop covered with solar panels and trucks parked at loading docks below.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

$5.71M Est. Savings

Aerial view of the YMCA Harrison County building with solar panels on the roof and surrounded by trees.

YMCA Harrison County

$744K Est. Savings + Roof Improvements

Aerial view of a building complex with multiple white rooftops covered in solar panels and surrounding green lawns.

Together We Church

$3.03M Est. Savings

Aerial view of a large building complex with multiple sections of green roofs covered in solar panels, surrounded by green lawns, parked white vans, and a nearby body of water.

Trinity Academy

$3.1M Est. Savings

Aerial view of industrial buildings with solar panels installed on the roofs surrounded by green grass and trees.

Oklahoma Bible Academy

$2.32M Est. Savings