Daron Coates is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of “Finding Opportunities“. Daron has over thirty years of experience as an entrepreneur and investor. He has developed more than $200M in projects that are on track to save more than $210M in utility and repair costs. Prior to launching ThinkBox, Daron was a corporate executive at Honeywell International. He was a member of one of the earliest corporate venture teams that successfully launched the market for renewable energy.  He earned the company’s highest sales awards and was accepted into the “High Talent Program” for rising C – Level caliber executives. In July 2020, Daron was appointed to the Arlington County Economic Development Commission. Daron serves as an Entrepreneurship Mentor-In-Residence and a Board Member at The George Washington University School of Business. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Arlington Community Foundation. Daron earned a Master of Business Administration degree from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree from Morehouse College.

Chris Stennett is the Director of “Building Better Solutions”. Chris has over thirty-five years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction and building operations. Chris is the President and CEO of The Stennett Company, a design and construction program management firm. He served as Chief of Design and Project Management for the District of Columbia Public Schools, Director of Development and Modernization for the District of Columbia Housing Authority and President/CEO and Founder of Construction Services Administration, DCHA’s award-winning for-profit subsidiary.  Chris is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University. A native of Jamaica, Chris currently resides in Maryland.

Gabe Snashall drives strategic decisions and high-impact opportunities at ThinkBox Group by working closely with climate solution leaders and cross-functional teams in product, engineering, and revenue. He brings five years of experience in electrical engineering, renewable project management, sell-side origination, corporate development, M&A, venture investing, and management consulting, allowing him to support seed, early, and growth-stage companies. Gabe scales companies, projects, and portfolios by developing clean energy project finance models, collaborating with lenders and capital providers, and crafting strategies to maximize client returns. He directed the first climate finance program at Raise Green, overseeing due diligence on 15+ securities offerings and raising over $5 million for climate finance, climate tech, and clean energy companies.  Gabe’s efforts played a crucial role in the Connecticut Green Bank’s award-winning Green Liberty Notes program in 2023 and 2024. As Secretary of the Investor Committee, Gabe ensured SEC and FINRA compliance across all offerings. Gabe currently consults as a special advisor to the Green Inclusive Finance Team (GIFT) at S2, where he strategizes on policy and financing solutions for clean energy initiatives on behalf of ThinkBox’s clients. Gabe earned a Master’s with a focus in Public Policy and Energy Finance from Yale School of the Environment and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Wesleyan University. Gabe pursues his passions as a classical guitarist, entrepreneur, political scientist, and avid speed hiker.