Rich Gardner

Rich Gardner has extensive experience in sales management within the utility sector, currently serving as the Regional Sales Manager at Underground Solutions since January 2023. Prior roles include Sales Manager at Dynamic Smart Grid and Sales Manager for the Central Region at Kamstrup, where Rich emphasized customer-focused strategies to enhance revenue and operational efficiency through advanced technologies. Earlier positions involved directing sales for smart grid solutions at Elster (now Honeywell) and managing sales for ABB Water Meters. Rich's career began at U.S. Pipe, where responsibilities included regional management in valve and hydrant sales. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University and has completed business training in Salesforce CRM and advanced Microsoft Office applications.