Sunny Trinh
Chief Executive Officer
As co-founder and CEO, Sunny is responsible for building and executing DevvStream’s project pipeline through his vast network of sustainable technology and corporate relationships. He has spent over 25 years in the technology sector and directly in developing new verticals in ESG and carbon markets.
He also serves as the Chief Digital Alchemist for Devvio Inc., where he develops new business models in the ESG and carbon markets. Prior to DevvStream, Sunny led innovation as VP of Ecosystem at Avnet Inc. (AVT: NASDAQ). He was also the COO for Jooster and VP of Sales for Arrow Electronics (ARW: NYSE) where he led the design team for a Corvette driven by a quadriplegic.
Sunny served as CEO for 9:Fish Surfboards and was an adjunct professor for Cal Lutheran University’s MBA program where he started the school’s technology tract. Sunny holds a B.S. and M.E in Engineering, an M.B.A. degree, and holds several patents on electronic accessories for cell phones.
David Goertz
Chief Financial Officer
David provides accounting, assurance, taxation and business advisory services to private and public companies, not-for-profit organizations and incorporated professionals. David has specialized knowledge of the manufacturing, mining, real estate, and technology industries. He also has a keen understanding of public company operations, restructurings, acquisitions and IPOs.
Chris Merkel
Chief Operating Officer
Chris is the VP and Chief Operating Officer of DevvStream. Prior to joining the team, Chris spent 24 years managing strategic customers, growing technical services verticals and held sales leadership roles at Avnet (AVT: NASDAQ) and Arrow Electronics (ARW: NYSE). He has engaged with companies at every stage, from pre-funded startups to global enterprises in markets such as IIoT, consumer, industrial and medical. Additionally, Chris spent 5 years with Sierra Pacific Industries in a general sales and operations management role. He has over 30 years of sales, operations and general management experience successfully managing diverse teams and projects.