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Chris Romer
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Project Canary
Chris Romer is an accomplished entrepreneur and former politician currently serving as the Executive Chairman of Project Canary, a company he co-founded in 2019. Project Canary specializes in providing advanced data analytics and monitoring solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the oil and gas sector. The company operates as a Public Benefit Corporation, focusing on delivering independent emission profiles through high-fidelity continuous monitoring technology.13
Background and Career
Born in 1959, Chris Romer is the son of former Colorado Governor Roy Romer. He graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics and began his career in public finance banking, working for JPMorgan Chase and CitiBank, where he specialized in financing public infrastructure projects.4
Romer served as a Colorado state senator from 2006 to 2010, where he focused on energy policy, education reform, and improving access to quality education. He was instrumental in passing legislation related to renewable energy and educational access.14 After his tenure in the Senate, he co-founded Guild Education, a company that partners with employers and universities to provide educational benefits to employees, which achieved significant recognition as a mission-driven B-Corp valued at over $1 billion.14
Role at Project Canary
In August 2023, Romer transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman of Project Canary, allowing him to focus on the company's vision and strategic direction while co-CEOs Tim Romer and Will Foiles manage day-to-day operations.35 Under Romer's leadership, Project Canary has become a leader in environmental assessments, using innovative technology to help companies accurately measure and report their emissions, thereby facilitating a transition to more sustainable practices in the energy sector.23
Romer's work continues to emphasize the importance of precise, science-based data in addressing climate change, positioning Project Canary as a critical player in the movement towards a net-zero energy economy.25
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