Sharla Riead is the Owner and Manager of Hathmore Technologies, LLC. She has strong credentials in systems, business, finance and energy. Ms. Riead’s energy and environmental experience spans over 25 years of progression from working as an energy auditor through construction and installation of solar panels to directorships and management of energy conservation and consulting companies.

As a Certified Home Energy Rater, Ms. Riead works closely with builders and developers, educating them in energy efficient construction techniques and supporting their efforts to build to ENERGY STAR standards and qualify for Energy Tax Credit incentives.

As Director of the Missouri Community Solar Workshop Program, through neighborhood organization speaking engagements, and in working with the Metropolitan Energy Center’s Weatherization Workshops programs, Ms. Riead has trained hundreds of participants in energy conservation techniques, including leading several 2-day workshops in which participants built and learned to install their own hot-water solar systems.

Sharla Riead’s business experience is quite robust. She has held positions of significant influence including CFO of WideBand Corporation and Manager of Vendor Relations for Sprint. She has chaired several industry boards and worked in Washington, DC as a lead examiner for the President’s quality award under William J. Clinton and George W. Bush. Sharla Riead is a seasoned speaker, presenter and trainer. She was founding president of three Toastmaster organizations, has spoken at conferences, tradeshows and forums. Ms. Riead is currently President of the Heartland Renewable Energy Society.