A Community of Experienced Professionals
With a staff of developers, engineers, technicians and business professionals, we are continually improving our processes and service offerings. We are a team that values culture with a genuine passion for making our world cleaner and healthier.
Leadership
Our leadership team brings unmatched experience in solar, finance, and business operations.
Ben Van de Bunt
Chairman of the Board and Founder
As Board Chairman, Ben leads Cypress Creek Renewables in its mission to be the nation’s foremost developer of utility-scale solar farms. Previously, Ben was a principal at Guthy-Renker, where he held roles as President and CEO. He has served on the Board of Directors and as an advisor for companies including Solar City and Houlihan Lokey, as well as several non-profit and mission-based organizations. He received his JD from Harvard Law School and a BA from UCLA.
Matthew McGovern
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
As Chief Executive Officer, Matt oversees all operations and investor relations. Prior to forming Cypress Creek, he served as the CFO of Paramount Equity, launching the firm’s first tax equity fund with US Bank in March 2013. Before joining Paramount, he was the CFO of Gehrlicher Solar America Corporation from 2010 to 2012, where he developed and financed a large portfolio of utility-scale and commercial solar projects. He received his Ph.D in Organizational Development and Behavior from the College of Organizational Studies, CSPP and his BA from Miami University.
Michael Cohen
Founder
As Founder, Michael is instrumental in business development, financing and strategic initiatives. Prior to Cypress Creek, Michael led business development and project finance for Strata Solar from 2011 to 2014. Previous to his work at Strata, Michael was an attorney with Kirkland & Ellis from 2008 to 2011, where he focused on the development, financing, and sales & acquisitions of renewable energy projects both domestically and abroad. Michael received both his BA and MA in Accounting from the University of Florida and earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Kevin
Knee
Founder
Bryan
Ellis
Chief Financial Officer
Noah
Hyte
Executive Vice President, Development
Mike
Belikoff
Executive Vice President, EPC and O&M
Patrick
McConnell
Chief Finance Officer
David
Riester
Managing Director
Brad
Bauer
Chief Capital Markets Officer
Brian
Matthay
Chief Investment Officer
Jerome
O’Brien
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Sam
Hockaday
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Geoff
Fallon
Senior Director of Development
Cassidy
DeLine
Director of Project Finance
Jon
Buttles
Managing Director
Chris
Frantz
Vice President, Asset Management
Kyle
Cooper
Vice President of Operations and Maintenance
Evan
Riley
Vice President of Development
Darren
Devine
Vice President, Corporate Controller
Steve
Levitas
Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs
Kevin
Donegan
Senior Vice President, EPC