Richard Biedenharn ([email protected]) is an Electric Vehicle Program Manager at Cleco Power. He has extensive experience in leading commercial electrification programs and marine decarbonization projects. Richie has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. In addition to his position at Cleco Power, Richie serves as President of the Board of Directors of Louisiana Clean Fuels, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing clean transportation in Louisiana.