Cliff Brown has a background in strategic management consulting, process technology development and transfer, and sustainable building. He conducts environmental due diligence reviews and works with investors to help them understand, track, and report the environmental impact of clean energy and technology funds.

Prior to joining ECG, Cliff managed major historic conservation projects using sustainable building practices. Previously, Cliff was a management consultant at strategy consulting firm Mars & Company in San Francisco. Clients included Credit Suisse, Nestle, Levi Strauss, Blockbuster, and Clorox. Cliff began his career as an engineer in the Silicon Valley, where he worked for materials science innovator Raychem to transfer technology worldwide. He also developed process technologies for electronics companies Harris and Watkins-Johnson.

Cliff received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, where he conducted sponsored research in fracture mechanics. He later earned a Masters in Management Science and Engineering, also from Stanford University.

Cliff lives with his wife and daughter in Grass Valley, CA, where he volunteers on the St. Joseph's Historic Preservation Committee and as a coach for youth soccer and girls' softball. Cliff enjoys year-round outdoor recreation with family and friends in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills.

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