Honorable David Sickey , Former Tribal Chairman of Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and Senior Consultant with U.S. Department of Energy, will Assist with Energy and Water Infrastructure Financing LOS ANGELES , July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP) ("Cadiz" or the "Company"), a California water solutions company, announced today the appointment of David Sickey , the former distinguished Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe, as Senior Advisor for Energy and Water Projects, effective immediately. Chairman Sickey, an 18-year veteran of tribal government, recently concluded two years of service as Senior Consultant to the U.S.
Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office focused particularly on the Tribal Energy Finance Program. "David is renowned for his passion and expertise in financing large-scale energy and infrastructure projects that advance Tribal sovereignty," said Susan Kennedy , Chairman and CEO of Cadiz. "We could not be more fortunate to have David working with Cadiz as we move into the financing and construction phase of our water infrastructure projects.
" Chairman Sickey commented, "Water is life and energy independence is critical to tribal sovereignty. Indigenous people are on the front lines of climate change, where every drought, every hurricane and every heat wave is potentially life threatening. I am immensely proud to work with the leadership of Cadiz to bring urgently needed clean water, infrastructure and financial resources to isola.