Carl Guardino

Carl serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy at Tarana. After three decades in CEO and senior officer roles, including 24 years as CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Carl came to Tarana after leading global government affairs for Bloom Energy. Carl also serves as Chair of the CA Transportation Commission, which annually programs and allocates nearly $15 billion in transportation improvements throughout the state. Through his past leadership roles, Carl has led and co-led 19 statewide, regional, and countywide ballot initiatives, winning 18 out of 19 campaigns. Carl and his wife Leslee have also created 4 charity/community runs, which have raised and donated more than $12 million to regional non-profits helping families in need. Carl graduated from San Jose State University, where he is a Distinguished Alumnus.