Manager, Renewable Energy
Thomas Barnes

Thomas Barnes is Manager, Renewable Energy at Monarch Private Capital. In this role, Thomas coordinates all aspects of investment execution, including onboarding, investment alignment, fund documentation, underwriting/closing, and subsequent fundings. He serves as a key liaison between Monarch’s investors and developer partners, working with internal placement, project management, operations, and asset management teams—ensuring a seamless and #bestinclass transaction process.

Prior to joining Monarch, Thomas held several roles within the renewable energy division at U.S. Bank, most recently serving as Syndications Project Manager where he led investor communications and due diligence efforts, negotiated transaction documents and closed tax credit investments by purchasers and investors. He previously served as an Asset Manager where he oversaw a portfolio of renewable energy investments, managed IRS audit responses, and collaborated across legal, tax, and credit teams to support risk mitigation and performance reporting. Earlier in his career, Thomas practiced law for almost a decade focusing on corporate transactions and contract negotiation for a wide range of clients and industries.

Thomas earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of St. Thomas. He has a long-standing commitment to community service, having volunteered with organizations including Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, and Project Offstreets, and served as a mentor and coach for youth in both Minneapolis and Denver.