Executive & Administration
RHONE RESCH - PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rhone Resch is the President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). At SEIA, Rhone is responsible for all aspects of the association's operations and implementation of the industry’s strategic priorities. SEIA’s recent legislative successes include the 8-year extension and expansion of the investment tax credits for solar, creation of the DOE grant program and expansion of the loan guarantee program for renewable energy. He has over 15 years of experience in the public and private sector working in clean energy development and climate change issues. Rhone served as Program Manager at the EPA's Climate Protection Division during the Clinton administration, and has also supported the U.S. Department of Energy's Environmental Management Program.
He holds an MPA in Management from Syracuse University's Maxwell School, a Master of Environmental Engineering from SUNY Syracuse, and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Lisa and two children.
Rhone lives in a solar - powered home in Washington, DC - click here to see a live feed from the system. (You may need to temporarily disable popup blocker software.)
SUZANNE FARRIS - SEIA BOARD LIAISON
Suzanne came on board in May 2008 to support the President of SEIA and is responsible for a wide range of duties, including working directly with the Board of Directors, interfacing with Members of Congress, helping to establish policies and procedures regarding the Association’s operations and recruiting functions, and generally helping the management team with project management. Prior to coming to SEIA, Suzanne worked in a variety of industries including finance, IT, consulting, legal and healthcare.
Suzanne enjoys traveling, is an avid fan of the DC sports teams and is on a never-ending quest to keep her +100 year old Capitol Hill row house upright.
JENNI KRICHBAUM - ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Jenni joined SEIA in July of 2010 as the Receptionist & Membership Assistant. She has since moved into the Executive Office, where she is responsible for supporting the President & CEO, Rhone Resch. She also assists Suzanne Farris and Susan Miller with the daily operations of the office, ensuring that everything continues to run smoothly. Prior to joining SEIA, Jenni earned her B.A. in History with a minor in German from The Catholic University of America.
Jenni lives in downtown DC, and has lived in the DC area for over 12 years. She enjoys tackling new adventures and challenges, and she loves the fact that she is always discovering new, fun places in the district!
