Inside Meltek: Meet David Buchwald
By Meltek Team · Updated March 5, 2026April 16, 20245 min read
David Buchwald, VP of Business Development and Strategy at Meltek, drives strategic initiatives and leads regulatory and public affairs efforts.
Q: What inspired you to join Meltek?
A: I just really liked Meltek’s mission and free service. After I experienced it, I decided to get more involved.
Q: What is one thing people should know about you?
A: I served eleven years in elective office, three years on the White Plains Common Council, and eight years as a Member of the New York State Assembly.
Q: What are some of your goals for Meltek?
A: I would like to see Meltek break down the barrier many people have in thinking that doing right by the environment must mean spending more. We offer a free service that saves people money AND reduces air pollution and fights climate change at the same time.
Q: What do you hope to bring to Meltek?
A: The thing I most focus on is the perspective of our users. I care most about voicing what’s important to them.
Q: What is one thing about you that might surprise people to learn?
A: That I was a physics major in college.
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