Chris Vonier
About Chris Vonier
Chris Vonier is the Senior Director of Project Finance at Sunrun, where he specializes in investor due diligence and financial modeling. He has a background in finance, accounting, and real estate, holding a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia.
Work at Sunrun
Chris Vonier currently serves as the Senior Director of Project Finance at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he provides investor due diligence support and financial modeling. He leads corporate planning initiatives, including cash forecasting and finance proceeds analysis. Prior to this, he worked in various capacities at Sunrun, including Associate and Senior Associate in Project Finance, and later as Director of Project Finance. Throughout his tenure, he has supported over $3 billion in new capital markets activity and has been involved in product development related to financial transactions.
Education and Expertise
Chris Vonier earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Commerce, focusing on Finance, Accounting, and Real Estate, from the University of Virginia. He studied there from 2008 to 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial modeling and project finance, which he applies in his current role at Sunrun.
Background
Before joining Sunrun, Chris Vonier worked at Sagent Advisors as an M&A Analyst from 2012 to 2013. He also completed a summer internship as a Summer Analyst at Sagent Advisors in 2011. His experience in investment banking and mergers and acquisitions has contributed to his skills in structuring complex financial instruments and contracts, which he utilizes in his current position.
Achievements
During his time at Sunrun, Chris Vonier has been instrumental in supporting significant capital markets activity, totaling over $3 billion. His contributions include leading corporate planning initiatives and structuring complex financial instruments, which have enhanced the financial operations of the company. His involvement in product development related to financial transactions further underscores his impact within the organization.