Mr. Chris Robbins

Chris Robbins is the Co-Founder and Managing Principal of GreenRock, bringing more than a decade of leadership in the commercial PACE (C-PACE) industry along with earlier founder, C-suite, and management experience across the energy finance, internet, and infrastructure sectors. He began his career in commercial real estate in San Francisco after college, which laid the foundation for his transition into sustainable finance and capital markets. At GreenRock, Chris co-leads the firm's national origination, advisory, and financing efforts and is widely regarded as a knowledgeable and trusted leader in the C-PACE industry. Prior to founding GreenRock, he spent six years as a Principal at Appian Capital, where he directed the firm's capital strategy, business development, and origination platform. A recognized industry authority, Chris is frequently invited to speak at leading conferences and organizations including the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), Western States CREF Conference, NAIOP, the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). He has served in leadership roles across multiple councils and boards, including ULI Americas Redevelopment and Reuse Council, ULI Americas Content and Program Committees, Executive Committee of the Northern California Real Estate and Development Council for City of Hope. He is also a past board member of PACENation and NAIOP SF Bay Area. Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.