Renee came to work for Samron Midwest Contracting in 2007 with 20 years of accounting experience. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Evansville in 1991. While attending the university she worked for Brad Garrison, C.P.A. at the offices of Garrison & Company in Olney, Illinois. The majority of clients served were in the oil and gas industry. Renee worked with Mr. Garrison from 1986 until February 1992.

Renee then worked with Morris Construction Company located in Robinson, Illinois from February of 1992 until June of 1993. Morris Construction Company provides contract labor for construction projects at the Marathon Oil Refinery in Robinson. In June of 1993, she relocated to Idaho with Oregon-Idaho Utilities. Both Oregon-Idaho Utilities and Morris Construction Company were owned by the same parties.

She served as controller for Oregon-Idaho Utilities, Inc., an independent telephone company, from 1992 until September 2006. In 1995 the corporation purchased several telephone exchanges in Nevada. The affiliate company, Humboldt Telephone Company, operates these exchanges.

Renee was responsible for all financial activities and internal controls for two telephone companies which operate in three states. She managed a staff of two accountants and two customer service representatives. Renee prepared semi-annual budgets for both companies, which were also involved in large construction projects.

Renee’s range of experience and expertise in accounting makes her an asset to Samron. Renee is originally from Fairfield, IL but currently resides in Carbondale, IL. She has a daughter, Leah (28), who lives in Boise, Idaho.