Rachel Brombaugh

About Rachel Brombaugh

Rachel Brombaugh combines finance, project management, and business development expertise to advance energy efficiency, clean energy supplies, and building decarbonization. At McKinstry, she leverages her skills to ensure clients are confident in the financial value of McKinstry\'s services. In a previous role, Rachel led all outreach, business development, and underwriting activities in Washington State for PACE Equity, a national leader in financing efficiency and renewable projects in new construction and existing built environment. As Director of Climate and Energy Initiatives for King County, WA, she led a team implementing a broad suite of policies and programs to reduce emissions, advance climate equity, and to prepare communities for the impacts of climate change. Rachel is passionate about developing solutions that achieve both sustainability and economic goals for her clients and partners. She has a proven track record of collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, from businesses and residents to advocacy organizations and local governments, on projects that advanced policy objectives and performance metrics. She holds a BA from Stanford University, a MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, and is a FSA Credential Holder.

Experience

1. Director, Client Financial Solutions

   McKinstry

   Mar 2024 — Present

   I provide strategic guidance on capital structures and financial tools enabling clients to gain clarity on the financial performance of their projects and develop an optimal funding package. With a multifaceted background spanning commercial banking, high-risk lending, and project finance, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. I am proficient in program management and policy formulation from my tenure in the public sector. I have an acute understanding of the organizational and fiscal hurdles encountered by public agencies in enhancing facilities and aligning with sustainability objectives, all while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Education

• UW Foster School of Business

  MBA, Finance

• Stanford University

  BA, American History and Literature

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Energy
• Strategic Planning
• Start-Ups
• Financial Analysis
• Strategy
• Forecasting
• Business Analysis
• Finance
• Operations Management
• Management