Ryan Tracey

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DISC Type : C

Chief Strategy Officer at Sonoma Clean Power

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Overview

Ryan Tracey is the Chief Strategy Officer at Sonoma Clean Power, leveraging his Stanford engineering background to guide the agencys strategic initiatives. He transitioned from a Senior Reservoir Engineer role at Chevron to focus on clean energy, now specializing in resource planning, analytics, and developing innovative programs like the Geothermal Opportunity Zone.

Originally from the oil and gas sector, Ryan is passionate about helping others transition into clean energy careers. He often highlights the personal and professional rewards of his own career pivot and enjoys the lifestyle of living and working in Californias wine country.

Unique fact: Ryan is a licensed Professional Engineer in Petroleum Engineering, showcasing his deep technical roots in the energy sector before his pivot to renewables.

Personality Overview

Precise

Negotiator

Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Topics They Care About

Geothermal Energy
He leads Sonoma Clean Power's Geothermal Opportunity Zone (GeoZone) initiative to develop local, reliable clean energy and phase out dependence on natural gas.
Clean Energy Transition
After starting his career at Chevron, he deliberately pivoted to clean energy and actively encourages former oil and gas colleagues to make a similar jump.
Grid Modernization
His work involves strategic policy for transmission planning and interconnection to support California's future grid and accommodate more clean energy resources.

Media Appearances

Sonoma Clean Power strengthens leadership team with two promotions. Featured in The Community Voice

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Work History

10-2025
Chief Strategy Officer at Sonoma Clean Power
9-2021 - 12-2025
Director of Planning & Analytics at Sonoma Clean Power
9-2019 - 8-2021
Senior Energy Analyst at Sonoma Clean Power
7-2013 - 8-2019
Senior Reservoir Engineer, Coalinga Asset Development Team at Chevron
11-2011 - 7-2013
Reservoir Engineer, Applied Reservoir Management Team at Chevron

Education

2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Stanford University
Education details unavailable from Green Mountain High School

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Exp : 17 Location : Santa Rosa, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Strategy Officer at Sonoma Clean Power
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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Ryan

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