Ryan Anthony Marrone

Mr. Marrone has over a decade of experience in the development and financing of renewable energy projects, and in his former legal private practice, almost two decades of experience representing private and public companies, including several on the Fortune 100. His work in the renewable energy and sustainability sector has involved the handling of over $1.4 billion in transactions for the finance and development of solar projects across the United States. His broad legal experience and entrepreneurial background enable him to bring a fresh approach to corporate management, governance, and operations.

In addition to serving as legal counsel to various organizations, in the mid 2000's, Mr. Marrone developed and implemented a business model for the design, build, operation, and maintenance of solar installations on industrial buildings. This led to the co-founding of Solops, a preeminent developer and financier of solar projects across the United States. Mr. Marrone has led the development of over 800 MWs of commercial and industrial solar installations accross 29 States. Ryan most recently served as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Onyx Renewable Partners L.P. the exclusive renewable energy investment company for global giant The Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX). ​

Ryan received a BA in English and Political Science from Seton Hall University and a JD from Widener University School of Law. He has lectured on the solar industry and provided testimony before the New Jersey Senate Energy Committee on the New Jersey Solar market. Ryan currently serves on the Board of Trustees of RWJ/Barnabus University Hospital-Hamilton