Ryan Gooch

Ryan Gooch is a versatile leader and account executive with a strong background in business development, program delivery, regulatory affairs, and portfolio strategy, particularly in the software and utility sectors. His proven track record includes successful client acquisition, deal closure, partnership establishment, and driving client-focused outcomes. With excellent networking skills and cross-functional collaboration capabilities, he has excelled in navigating large organizations.

Early in his career, Ryan worked in state government at Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development, focusing on policy and business development within energy, technology, and entrepreneurship sectors. He led initiatives worth over a hundred million dollars, leaving a lasting impact on the state’s business landscape, energy policies, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and customer service standards, bridging bipartisan administrations.

Ryan Gooch holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish from Furman University. Throughout his career, he has held various key positions such as Customer Success Director at Uplight, Vice President of Sales at Powerley, Vice President of Energy Solutions at Lirio, Director of Customer Success at Fiveworx, Customer Success Manager at Yardi and EnerNOC, Senior Program Manager at EnerNOC, Innovation Director, and Energy Policy Director at the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and has also served in Planning and Continuous Improvement roles within the same department.