Clay Sumner
Observer · DISC type icClay Sumner is the Chief Financial Officer at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, bringing extensive experience from both the public and private sectors. His career includes managing an $8 billion renewable energy loan portfolio for the U. S. Department of Energy and senior roles at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
Clay is a U. S. Army veteran and a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. This background suggests a foundation of discipline and leadership that has complemented his extensive career in finance and strategic investment.
Unique Fact: He transitioned from analyzing enterprise IT hardware as an equity researcher to overseeing financial operations for premier national science laboratories.
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