Smart Growth is a real estate investment and development firm based in Oakland, CA. The company's mission is to catalyze sustainable development of residential and commercial properties that enable people to thrive.We are focused on mixed-use, urban infill and transit oriented projects that we classify as smart growth developments. Our strategy is value-add investments and opportunistic developments that generate risk-adjusted returns with high performance buildings that provide a multitude of benefits for the community. True to our name, the company's vision is to develop real estate in neighborhoods with appropriate density, high walkability, public transportation and a sense of community.

Serving clients in both residential and commercial real estate. Focused on multifamily value add, new construction and development opportunities. Licensed in both California and Pennsylvania.

As a Senior Analyst in the Project Finance Group (PFG) of SunPower Corporation, Christopher helps lead in the execution of financing strategies for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects utilizing the world's highest efficiency and most durable solar panels manufactured by SunPower. The PFG works to arrange tax equity, cash equity and debt for solar energy projects with various applications including rooftop, ground mount and carports. Christopher conducts extensive financial modeling and analysis of projects, which provide truly sustainable value for customers and the environment, to optimize the economic benefits for the company and investors.

As an Analyst in the Project Finance Group (PFG) of SunPower Corporation, Christopher assists in the execution of financing strategies for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects using the world's highest efficiency solar panels manufactured by SunPower. The PFG works to arrange tax-incentivized financing structures that are utilized in the solar energy finance market.

As a Consultant in the Sustainability & Climate Change practice of Deloitte Consulting, Christopher contributed to various client engagements focused on corporate sustainability strategy, energy management initiatives and public reporting of climate change related information specifically to the Carbon Disclosure Project. Furthermore, he worked on a variety of research and analysis projects focused on alternative energy and sustainability including a report on climate action for the United Nations in preparation for the Rio+20 conference.

As an Associate with ClearCarbon, Christopher contributed to projects focused on measuring, managing and monetizing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of large corporations. His primary responsibilities were to collect data from the client, perform quality assurance, analyze results of corporate GHG inventories, and compile findings into final deliverables. These carbon footprint assessments were completed in accordance with the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol and accounted for a variety of scope 1, 2, and 3 emission sources.