Rick Tallman

Rick Tallman is a veteran entrepreneur, investment manager, and philanthropist with a focus on sustainable development and clean energy.13 He founded Renova Capital Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, in 2007 and served as a Partner until 2022.12 Renova Capital invested in, developed, managed, and sold over $1 billion in clean energy assets across multiple industries.1

Tallman's career highlights include:

1. Founding and leading Main Street Power Company (now AES Clean Energy), a pioneering solar company.1
2. Currently serving as a board member and strategic advisor to Sustainable Living Innovations.1
3. Founding several early-stage companies that went through initial public offerings or acquisitions.1
4. Serving as a Company Commander in the US Army during the Persian Gulf War.1

Tallman holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Geologic and Hydrologic Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, where he now serves on the Board of Governors.13 He frequently lectures on entrepreneurship and sustainable future topics.1

Currently, Tallman leads the Tallman Group, an independent investment firm and strategic consultancy focused on the energy transition.1 He also serves as the Program Manager for the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty Initiative at the Payne Institute for Public Policy.1