Adam Zimmerman

Experienced Leader in Community Development and Climate Finance

Role
Lending and Tongass Energy Bank Director at Spruce Root
Location
Portland, OR, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Adam Zimmerman

Adam Zimmerman is a dynamic executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and impact in community development finance, climate finance, and business finance. As the former CEO of Craft3, Adam guided the organization’s growth from $150 million to $275 million in assets under management while expanding its team from 50 to 90 members. He pioneered initiatives such as residential clean energy lending, conservation lending, and sharia-compliant financing, setting national benchmarks for these programs.Adam’s expertise spans scaling operations, strategic planning, and forging impactful partnerships at local, state, and federal levels. During his tenure, Craft3 received significant accolades, including a $10 million award from philanthropist McKenzie Scott and recognition for its innovative consumer lending programs.

Experience

  1. Lending and Tongass Energy Bank Director

    Spruce Root

    Sep 2025 — Present · Juneau, AK, US

Education

  • University of Oregon

    Master degree, Community and Regional Planning

    2000 — 2002

  • University of Oregon

    Bachelor of Arts, Planning, Public Policy and Management

    1993 — 1997

Skills

  • Banking
  • Risk Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Loans
  • Nonprofits
  • Commercial Banking
  • Underwriting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Credit Risk
  • Due Diligence
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Investments
  • Asset Management
  • Credit
  • Budgets
  • Commercial Lending
  • Credit Analysis
  • Strategic Planning

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