Boston, January 30, 2024 – CCA Group, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Briggs, Matthew Cammack, and Jay Chang to partners. CCA Group is a leading provider of capital markets and advisory services in the United States’ renewable energy and energy infrastructure markets. “Andy, Matt, and Jay have each contributed significantly to CCA’s growth and success in recent years and have been instrumental in expanding our client base and service offerings. As we continue to evolve and grow our platform to adapt to the changing market dynamics, our new partners will play a key role in ensuring that CCA continues to be a lead advisor in the US renewable market for years to come,” said James Stahle, Senior Managing Director. In addition, since 2021, CCA has added six professionals to support its growing business.
For more details on Andy, Matt, and Jay, please see the following biographies.
Andrew D. Briggs, Managing Director and Partner
Andy has been with CCA Group since 2007 representing tax equity investors and strategic and financial sponsors in connection with the financing of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. His previous domestic and international tax-based investment experience in energy, transportation, and infrastructure assets has helped further advance his expertise in renewable energy investments. He has worked closely with a myriad of investor and issuer clients helping to complete financings in excess of $25 billion in various market conditions.
Prior to joining CCA Group, Andy was a Director at GMAC Equipment Finance and Dexia Global Structured Finance groups focused on tax equity investments in domestic and foreign equipment and infrastructure assets. Prior to that, Andy was one of the original members of an advisory group at PricewaterhouseCoopers that ultimately grew to over 30 people. Andy earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Accounting from Northeastern University. He holds Series 7, SIE, 63, and 79 licenses.
Matthew D. Cammack, Managing Director and Partner
Matt joined CCA Group in 2011 and represents strategic and financial sponsors, investors and capital providers in connection with the acquisition, disposition, and financing of utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout the United States. As a partner, he combines in-depth industry knowledge, a strong network of industry relationships, and a unique perspective gained over the course of 20+ years in various roles as a lawyer, banker, and financial advisor. With the benefit of a long-term perspective, he strives to clearly understand client objectives, develop thoughtful strategies, and deliver innovative, customized solutions.
Prior to joining CCA Group, Matt was an attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, specializing in private equity transactions, including M&A, financings, recapitalizations, and restructurings. Previously, he was at FleetBoston Financial (now Bank of America Merrill Lynch) and Suntrust Bank, where he was involved in underwriting credit to large and middle market companies in a wide range of industries for growth and acquisition. Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Tufts University and a Juris Doctor. from Georgetown University, where he served as an editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. He holds Series 7, SIE, 63, and 79 licenses.
Jay Chang, Managing Director and Partner
Jay first joined CCA in 2018 and is an experienced asset-based financing professional within the energy and transportation sectors who represents sponsors and investors in the formation, execution, and implementation of financial solutions. As a partner and lead facilitator in wind and solar opportunities, he applies his structured financing, market analysis, and execution experience to deliver value creation through transaction success and ease. Over the past 16 years, he has accumulated a wealth of experience, but more importantly, a diversity of experience through his prior roles at developers and investment banks. Jay has been involved in both tax-oriented and debt capital investments that span over $14 billion of capital investments, representing more than 7,000 MW of installed generation capacity.
Prior to joining CCA Group, he was a Director in the Leasing and Asset Finance Division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) where he was focused on structured finance investments in renewable energy projects. His involvement included representing approximately 4,000 MW of installed electric generation capacity and $8 billion in capital investments. Prior to MUFG, he held positions at Enel Green Power and Deutsche Bank. Jay earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago. He holds Series 7, SIE, 63, and 79 licenses.
About CCA Group
CCA Group, LLC is a privately held firm based in Boston that provides financial advisory services to companies active primarily in the renewable energy and energy infrastructure markets. CCA is a leader in sourcing structured equity, tax equity and debt capital for sponsors active in developing, owning, and operating large utility-scale renewable, clean energy and energy infrastructure projects. CCA has also been a market leader in developing new investor clients seeking tax and non-tax oriented investments in renewable projects to support ESG and other core investment strategies. Learn more at www.ccagp.com.
