Kathleen Rienhardt-Waring

Kathleen Rienhardt-Waring has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kathleen'smost recent position was as an Account Executive for Performance Contracting & Smart Building Services at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, starting in November 2020. Prior to that, they served as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Columbia River Economic Development Council starting in February 2023.

In terms of their energy efficiency expertise, Kathleen has held various roles at ICF, a global professional and technology services company. Kathleen started as an Associate Energy Manager in March 2015 and later moved up to the position of Senior Account Manager from March 2017 to March 2020. Kathleen also served as the Lead Account Manager for Energy Efficiency from March 2020 to November 2020.

In the early part of their career, Kathleen worked as a Field Representative for the ENERGY STAR program at CLEAResult (formerly Applied ProActive Technologies) from April 2009 to December 2014. Before that, they gained experience in the mortgage lending industry, serving as a Business Development Manager and Sr. Loan Officer at Interbay Funding from June 2003 to April 2008. Additionally, they worked as a Sales Manager at The Venetian® I The Palazzo® Resort Hotel & Casino I Las Vegas Sands Corp. from December 2002 to June 2003, where they focused on attracting large companies and coordinating events.

Kathleen's early experience also includes a role as an Inside Sales Representative at Collegiate Funding Services from September 2000 to November 2002. Throughout their career, Kathleen has demonstrated a strong commitment to business development, sales, and expertise in energy efficiency. In addition, they have contributed to the economic growth of the Pacific Northwest region through their involvement with the Columbia River Economic Development Council.

Kathleen Rienhardt-Waring has an Associate's Degree in Business Management from the Central City Business Institute. In addition, they have obtained various certifications including "Change Management for Projects," "Negotiation Foundations," "Project Management Foundations: Budgets," "Project Management Foundations: Communication," "Project Management Foundations: Risk," "Project Management Foundations: Schedules," and "Project Management Foundations: Small Projects" from LinkedIn. Kathleen also has a certification in EPM Enterprise Program Management from ICF, although the specific details regarding the month and year obtained are not provided.