Blox Capital is a Chicago-based infrastructure investment platform dedicated to battery storage and integrated solar-plus-storage systems that strengthen the grid, stabilize energy costs, and unlock long-term value for commercial and institutional partners. Backed by the Altimus Capital ecosystem and deep expertise across energy trading, utility strategy, engineering, and disciplined asset management, we originate and operate distributed energy infrastructure with institutional rigor, durable cash flows, and downside-protected structures designed for sophisticated capital.
High-credit commercial and industrial off takers
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Typical path to energization within 12 months
Timelines and outcomes vary by site conditions, permitting, interconnection, and other factors.
We target distributed projects where host economics, standardization, and speed create an investable path from diligence to operation.
Blox Capital is powered by Altimus Capital, an integrated clean-energy holding company based in Chicago since 2010. With over 100 employees across the platform, we bring in-house capability across engineering, design, procurement, development, construction, O&M, and energy brokerage, reducing execution risk and compressing timelines.
Energy Consulting and Trading, electricity and natural gas procurement, tariff insight
Engineering, design, development, consulting
EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) + O&M
Residential full-stack specialist
Owner/operator investment platform
Operator-investors with deep experience across renewable infrastructure, project finance, and distributed deployment.
President
Co-Founder
Director of Operations
Lead Renewable Energy Engineer
Lead Renewable Energy Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Head of Sales
Project Developer
Co-Founder & President, Halo Investing
Joseph Jr. and Carole Levy Chair in Entrepreneurship, Kellogg | Clinical Professor of Finance, Kellogg | Point72 Asset Management
(First) Director, Illinois Power Agency (IPA) | Principal, The Power Bureau | Adjunct Professor - Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability, Northwestern University
Senior Managing Director, Priority Power | President & Founder, Satori Energy
Our team manages the full project lifecycle to mitigate risk and support long-term performance.
Some of the Altimus platform’s project experience across renewable energy, illustrating our footprint, execution capability, and host types.
Christopher Gersch brings 20+ years of professional leadership experience and a dynamic understanding of energy markets to the clean energy industry. He began his career as a trader at the Chicago Board of Trade and then utilized his expertise to form eleven businesses.
As a committed philanthropist and active community leader, he serves on the Executive Board of the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation, is a member of the Board of Directors for Digs With Dignity, sits on the Catholic Covenant Energies Advisory Board, and holds the role of Director at Large for The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA). In addition to his extensive commitment to community engagement and philanthropy, Chris is proud to be recognized as a distinguished member of the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Leveraging his expertise in business and leadership, he actively contributes to shaping policies and initiatives that support the growth and success of small businesses nationwide.
Chris is an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago, designing and teaching quantitative trading strategies and algorithmic system modeling. He often appears as an expert guest speaker for Schwab Network, CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and Fox Business News. In 2023, he was named one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Leaders in Sustainability.
Chris earned his Executive MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In addition to his business and engineering expertise, he is a licensed multi-engine commercial pilot with a lifelong passion for aviation.
Collin Ricker is a Managing Director at Blox Capital, leading investments in distributed clean-energy infrastructure such as commercial and industrial solar, community solar, battery storage/BESS, and EV charging. Operating within the Altimus Capital family and in close partnership with Verde Solutions, he focuses on capital formation, originating, underwriting, and structuring projects from early-stage development through operations with a pragmatic, execution-first approach.
Collin’s background spans commercial real estate, private equity, and entrepreneurship. He began his career underwriting assets and portfolios, then built a consumer brand as a founder, experience that fused investor discipline with operator empathy. That blend now informs his hands-on, data-driven perspective in energy finance and asset building.
Born in Santa Monica and raised in Manhattan Beach, Collin lived in Denver before settling in Chicago. He contributes to and supports sustainability and community causes, including Sea Trees and Urban Rivers. Collin earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Finance, Economics, and Business Ethics & Legal Studies from the University of Denver. He also holds a CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate.
Kim Gryzlo was named President of Altimus Capital, LLC in June 2017 and is responsible for the leadership and overall operations of the portfolio companies. She has 30 years of diverse work experience in various leadership positions within sales, finance, and operations. Kim has worked for small to mid-size businesses, private equity-owned portfolio companies, and large Fortune 100 companies including FMC Corporation, Baxter Healthcare, Allegiance Healthcare, and Cardinal Health.
Ms. Jonabel Russette serves as Director of Finance & Human Resources for Altimus Capital group of companies. Ms. Russette is responsible for overseeing the financial activities, treasury management, payroll, HR, and risk management for all portfolio companies. She has 30 years of experience in both leadership and financial roles, which includes a multitude of industries and business sectors, including Business
Brian has over a decade of experience in small business and private ventures. He started his career on the Chicago Stock Exchange as a specialist making the market for over 50 NYSE listed stocks.
He was a successful proprietary trader for 9 years trading multiple markets, including energy and commodities, but focused primarily on the yield curve. This experience created a natural segue to his role prior to Navigate, as Director of Sales at Best Energy.
Graduating Summa Cum Laude, Brian received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Purdue University. He also holds an MBA from Saint Xavier University.
