Happy Mother’s Day! A Tribute to REACH Mothers
The phenomenal mothers at REACH share some thoughts on their experiences as mothers. Erin I feel very lucky to have had flexible jobs while raising my kids. The key to balancing professional demands with family demands, for me, has been setting good expectations on...
What Happens if We Don’t Train Enough Electricians?
Recently, a New Yorker article detailed the coming shortage of electricians across America: vocational programs at high schools have largely been shuttered, electricians currently in the field are aging, and the message to high school students for decades has...
Earth Month: REACHers pay tribute to the beauty of the Earth
At REACH Strategies, our work is driven by our love for the planet and preserving its beauty. We took the opportunity to ask REACHers what they love about Earth in celebration of Earth Month. Amy Nature is where I recharge and heal. I am amazed by the complexity and...
I spent 3 days driving the Ford F-150 Lightning at the St. Louis Auto Show. It was awesome.
For the past few years our team at REACH has participated in one of our peak career activities - bringing electric vehicles (EVs) to the St. Louis Auto Show in partnership with Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. The work has evolved over time, but this past year was...
Meet Stephanie: A humanitarian and advocate in all ways
I have always been compelled to help others. As a child, I was constantly helping my family and friends any time they’d ask. I’d take in stray animals, knowing I wasn’t allowed to keep them, and hide them until they were well enough to be on their own. I was the...
We donate $500K per year in support of EVs and Equity. Here’s Why.
For over a decade we've had the opportunity to be on the frontlines of the electric vehicle (EV) rollout. In 2011, when we first began the careful work of introducing the prospect of driving electric to communities across the country, EV sales accounted for just...
2022: A Year In Review
The last year marked a pivotal moment for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with some of the most landmark legislation ever supporting this field: the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA); and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).At the same time, 2022...
Stepping into 2023
The REACH team shares their professional and personal goals for 2023. Aaron In 2023 I will continue my journey of self improvement and personal and professional growth. A few things I’m working to prioritize in the next year are: Physical health: January 12...
A Snapshot of Our Gratitude
It’s the time of the year we see and feel change and reflect, not only on the changing colors of the leaves, but on our lives too. See how the REACH team has reflected this past year with gratitude. Aaron As I reflect on 2022, I'm constantly reminded of the two things...
EV News Round-Up | August 31, 2022
EV News Round Up August has had plenty of electric vehicle (EV) news from the Inflation Reduction Act and need to meet EV demand. This new legislation aims to create more jobs nationwide and reduce reliance on foreign resources by incentivizing EV and battery...