Chris brings more than 20 years of climate related engineering experience to the Steering Committee. He is a California native with a passion for finding elegant solutions to complex problems. Since graduating from UC Berkeley he has worked on a wide range of technologies including bioenergy, biofuels, and most recently biochar for atmospheric carbon removal. As Co-Founder and CTO of Carbo Culture, he brings a unique perspective on both the technical challenges associated with biomass utilization and the market forces at play in the rapidly evolving carbon removal space. Chris previously served as a member of the US Department of Energy’s Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee.