Noam Bramson to Step Down as Executive Director of Sustainable Westchester

Nonprofit leader to depart in March, with Tom Watson named interim executive director

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Noam Bramson, the executive director of Sustainable Westchester, a nonprofit that administered the Westchester Power community choice aggregation energy program, has announced he will step down at the end of March. The organization's board has selected Tom Watson, president of CauseWired consulting firm, to serve as interim executive director during the leadership transition.

Why it matters

Sustainable Westchester played a key role in providing renewable energy options and competitive rates to residents and small businesses across Westchester County through the Westchester Power program. Bramson's departure comes as the program is set to end in late 2025 due to new state regulatory requirements, raising questions about the nonprofit's future direction.

The details

In his resignation letter, Bramson expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted Sustainable Westchester's success in delivering 'impactful, efficient solutions' to address climate challenges. The board selected Tom Watson, an experienced nonprofit leader and adjunct professor, to serve as interim executive director during the transition. Watson will work closely with Bramson in the coming days to ensure a smooth handoff.

  • Noam Bramson will step down as executive director of Sustainable Westchester at the end of March 2026.
  • Sustainable Westchester's Westchester Power program is set to end on November 30, 2025, when its electricity supply contract expires.

The players

Noam Bramson

Former mayor of New Rochelle, New York, who served as executive director of Sustainable Westchester.

Tom Watson

President of CauseWired consulting firm, who has been selected to serve as interim executive director of Sustainable Westchester.

Sustainable Westchester

A nonprofit that administered the Westchester Power community choice aggregation energy program in Westchester County.

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What they’re saying

“I am writing to share that I will leave Sustainable Westchester at the end of March. Before providing more information about our leadership transition, let me express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to serve these past two-plus years.”

— Noam Bramson, Executive Director (talkofthesound.com)

“Our Board has tapped an experienced and dynamic nonprofit leader to serve as Sustainable Westchester's Interim ED: Tom Watson.”

— Noam Bramson, Executive Director (talkofthesound.com)

What’s next

Noam Bramson and Tom Watson will work closely in the coming days to manage a smooth transition, and Bramson will have an opportunity to express his thanks to partners and friends at Sustainable Westchester's annual membership meeting on March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

Sustainable Westchester's leadership change comes at a critical juncture, as the organization navigates the end of its Westchester Power program due to new state regulatory requirements. The selection of an experienced interim director in Tom Watson suggests the nonprofit is positioning itself for a strategic pivot to continue its mission of driving sustainable solutions in Westchester County.