Androscoggin Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Sharon Reishus to its Board of Directors. In addition to decades of experience in the energy sector, Sharon brings a unique perspective to the Bank as it continues to advance its sustainability and business banking efforts.
“We’re very happy to welcome Sharon to the Board. The people around the table matter, and having thoughtful, engaged leaders who care about the future of the Bank and the communities we serve makes a real difference,” said Neil Kiely, CEO of Androscoggin Bank.
Sharon has more than 35 years of experience providing strategic and policy insights to senior leaders navigating industry disruption. She previously led an advisory and consulting practice at IHS CERA, now part of S&P Global, and served as Chairman of the Maine Public Utilities Commission where she also served on the Board of Directors of the first multi-state carbon-trading regime, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Inc.
Beyond her work in energy, Sharon serves as an independent board director for Community Health Options in Lewiston and Unity Environmental University in New Gloucester. She also advises early-stage technology companies on strategy and regulatory positioning and mentors founders through Dirigo Labs.
Earlier in her career, Sharon served as an intelligence analyst and Presidential briefer in the White House Situation Room. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Earth Science from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
We’re excited to welcome Sharon to Androscoggin Bank and look forward to the perspective, experience and contributions she’ll bring to our Board and the work ahead.