Ryan Edwards
About Ryan Edwards
Ryan Edwards is a Project Finance Director at Silicon Ranch Corporation, where he manages project financings for utility-scale solar projects across the United States. He has a diverse background, having served in the U.S. Navy and held various finance-related positions in both the public and private sectors.
Current Role at Silicon Ranch Corporation
Ryan Edwards serves as the Project Finance Director at Silicon Ranch Corporation, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages project financings for utility-scale solar projects across the United States. His expertise in finance and project management contributes to the company's efforts in advancing renewable energy initiatives.
Previous Experience in Project Finance
Prior to his current role, Ryan Edwards worked as a Finance Manager at SunPower Corporation from 2017 to 2020. His responsibilities included overseeing financial operations and project financing. He also served as a Summer Associate at Focus Strategies in 2016, where he gained experience in financial analysis and strategic planning.
Military Background and Leadership
Ryan Edwards is a military veteran who served in the United States Navy as a P-8 Poseidon Mission Commander and Avionics and Armament Division Officer from 2011 to 2014. He held the rank of Lieutenant and was a Naval Flight Officer for the P-3 Orion and P-8 Poseidon. His military experience has equipped him with valuable leadership and teamwork skills, which he applies in his current role and in supporting veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
Education and Academic Involvement
Ryan Edwards holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, Investments & Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Texas McCombs School of Business from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Program Manager and Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, where he taught and mentored aspiring Naval and Marine Corps Officers.
Board Membership and Advocacy for Veterans
Since 2017, Ryan Edwards has been a member of the Board of Advisors for CleanTX, where he has also served as Board Chair and Co-Chair. He focuses on business development and strategic oversight, particularly in the cleantech sector. Ryan is an avid supporter of veterans, emphasizing their unique perspectives and skills in the solar industry, and he actively works to help them transition into job opportunities.