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Joe Tannery

Associate Professor of Practice

Bio

Joseph (Joe) Tannery is an accomplished leader in innovation and product development with over a decade of experience building high-impact innovation programs, customer-centric solutions, and cross-functional teams that drive meaningful transformation. As Vice President of Solar Retail at Sol Systems, Joe leads diverse teams in creating innovative sustainability services that help Fortune 250 companies achieve their ambitious clean energy goals.

With a unique blend of business, legal, and sustainability expertise, Joe holds a Graduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Stanford University, a J.D./M.B.A. from the University of Richmond, and a Master’s in Natural Resources from Virginia Tech. He is passionate about equipping organizations to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of technology, customer needs, and social impact. Joe is known for his engaging and practical approach to helping teams unlock creativity, build innovation mindsets, and deliver results that matter.