Nikolas Rechtiene

Nikolas Rechtiene has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Nikolas is currently working as the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation at SMUD, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Client Services at the California Mobility Center from 2019 to 2023. Nikolas also served as the President and Co-Founder of Jenos Digital Entertainment from 2011 to 2014, where they managed the synthesis of music, gaming, and social media to create unique entertainment applications. Rechtiene has also held senior positions in companies like Organon Professional Services, where they were the Vice President of Operations, and the State of California, where they served as Special Advisor to the Director(s). Nikolas has a strong background in business development, project management, and operational best practices.

Nikolas Rechtiene earned a B.A. in International Political Economy from Lehigh University from 1990 to 1992. Nikolas then pursued a degree in Economics, specializing in Immobilien-oekonom, at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht from 1994 to 1995.