Renee worked as a program director at Qwest Communications for twenty-three years, but left in 2002 to pursue a second career as a veterinary technician. She graduated from Bel-Rea Institute in 2003 as a Veterinary Technician. She lives with her husband, son, and two dogs. Her special interests include boating and camping, knitting/sewing and in her spare time, likes to cook.