NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 5th, 2026 – By unanimous vote, the Board of Directors of Regional Plan Association (RPA) today has elected Jamie Rubin, Chief Investment Officer at Aligned Climate Capital, as chair of RPA. Mr. Rubin will hold the position for a three-year term and replaces Raymond J. McGuire, President of Lazard.

“I want to thank Raymond J. McGuire for his vision and commitment to Chairing the RPA Board,” said Tom Wright, President and CEO of Regional Plan Association. ​“During Ray’s tenure we were able to finally implement congestion pricing, celebrate the passage of City of Yes, fully fund the Gateway program, secure operating funds for NJ Transit, and pass statewide housing reform in Connecticut. Ray played an important role in all of these wins, leaving an indelible mark on the future of our metropolitan region.”

“I am equally excited to welcome Jamie Rubin as RPA’s new Chair. Jamie’s experience in the public, private and civic sectors will help RPA as we tackle the important infrastructure, housing, and resilience challenges facing our region,” Wright continued. ​“Our work at RPA ultimately impacts how people live: how they get to work, find a home, and feel secure about the future of their communities. Jamie understands that deeply. His leadership and commitment to public service will strengthen our ability to move bold ideas into action, and I’m excited to work alongside him.”

“Having worked alongside RPA for many years, I’ve seen firsthand the power of credible, independent analysis to shape the future of our region,” said incoming RPA Board Chair, Jamie Rubin. ​“It is a privilege to step into this role at such a consequential moment. As Chair, I look forward to supporting the organization’s outstanding team, strengthening trust in our work, and advancing practical solutions on housing, infrastructure, fiscal stability, and sustainability that will benefit communities across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.”

Jamie Rubin currently serves as Chief Investment Officer at Aligned Climate Capital and Chairman of the Board of the New York City Housing Authority. He has had a long-standing relationship with RPA throughout his career and previously served on the RPA Board and Executive Committee. Mr. Rubin brings more than three decades of experience advancing affordable housing, major infrastructure projects, and clean energy across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. (See end of document for full bio.)

“This appointment comes at a pivotal moment for our region, especially when strong, principled, and respected leadership matters more than ever. Following a comprehensive search process, the board unanimously concluded that Jamie is exceptionally well prepared to be our next leader. I have every confidence that Jamie will build on RPA’s achievements and continue advancing the policies and investments that make our communities more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous,” said Raymond J. McGuire, Chair of Regional Plan Association’s Board of Directors, and President of Lazard.

“We sought a leader with strategic insight, collaborative spirit, a deep understanding of the RPA, and the challenges and opportunities facing our region. It’s a rare combination, and in Jamie we have found that unique mix. The Search Committee is proud to put forward a candidate who will help guide RPA’s next chapter of impact,” said RPA Board Chair Search Committee Co-Chairs Shari Hyman and Anthony Shorris.

Mr. McGuire will continue to serve as a member of the RPA board of directors.

A recommendation by the RPA board executive committee was the result of a several month-long search for a new chair. A board-appointed search committee included seven distinguished members representing the tri-state region and was co-led by Shari Hyman, Vice President, Public Affairs, Turner Construction Company and Co-Chair of the RPA Nominating & Governance Committee; and Anthony Shorris, Partner, McKinsey & Company, and RPA Vice Chair.

Jamie Rubin biography:

Jamie Rubin has more than three decades of experience working on affordable housing, disaster recovery, major infrastructure projects, and clean energy in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is currently the chief investment officer of Aligned Climate Capital, investing in the low-carbon economy nationally, and previously worked as CEO of Meridiam NA, investing in and developing transformative infrastructure projects, including LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, the Miami Beach monorail, and the D.C. Metro Purple Line extension. He is Chairman of the Board of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the nation’s largest provider of subsidized housing.

After many years in finance, Mr. Rubin served from 2013 through 2017 as a top official in New York State government — building and leading the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery to assist homeowners and small businesses while prioritizing long-term resiliency and environmental sustainability and safeguarding against fraud and abuse, overseeing the state’s affordable housing strategy as commissioner of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and overseeing the executive chamber as Director of State Operations. He also served in the federal government as the New York director of President Obama’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery and Rebuilding Task Force, a senior advisor to U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, and previously in the White House under President Bill Clinton, in the Office of the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, as well as on the Obama-Biden presidential transition in 2008.

Jamie is the host of the podcast ​“After Hours with Jamie Rubin: A Vital City Podcast.”

He is a graduate of Harvard University and Yale Law School.