GridSME Welcomes Sara Rhodes
GridSME • July 28, 2021

GridSME is excited to announce that Sara Rhodes has joined our Business Development team as the Director of Account Management.

Sara brings over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and account management for consulting firms serving the power industry. In her new role, Sara will serve as a primary point of contact for our clients and will help guide them throughout each stage of their project’s lifecycle. Her knack for developing seamless account management processes and her desire to constantly find ways to better serve our clients makes her a welcome addition to the GridSME Business Development team.

Please join us in welcoming Sara to GridSME!

Title: Director of Account Management


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