Kari has spent the last 15 years working in Renewable Energy on both the risk management, insurance, and finance side as well as the design, build, own, and operate side. She appreciates what is required to finance and support emerging clean technology projects as well as what is needed to develop, build, and operate a first-of-its-kind facility.
Prior to joining Aries, Kari was the Director of Asset Management at Mura Technology, supporting the development of their North American business. Mura Technology develops, builds, and operates first-of-its-kind plastic recycling facilities. At Mura, Kari co-led an advanced recycling project in WA state, overseeing and supporting feedstock and offtake contracts, permitting, public engagement, and engineering.
As a serial start-up company professional, Kari has a depth of experience building and leading companies. Fundraising, creating infrastructure, assembling successful teams, and evolving companies are activities Kari has done throughout her career.
Kari holds a B.A. in English from Stanford University.