Catherine Rivest

Catherine Rivest currently serves as the Director of Regulatory and Technical Affairs at A. O. Smith Corporation since June 2023. Prior experience includes a role as General Engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy from December 2016 to June 2023, where responsibilities involved reviewing technical issues and coordinating analysis across project teams. Catherine has also worked as a Managing Consultant at Navigant and held positions as a Senior Consultant and Consultant. Early career experiences include a Sustainability Intern role at Inova Health System, contributing to Green Building Guidelines, and a Cooperative Education Intern position at Ecosystem Energy Services Inc., focusing on energy audits and proposals for energy-saving measures. Educational credentials include a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Green Engineering from Virginia Tech.