Reneé Walrath

About Reneé Walrath

Empowering Careers, Enriching Lives, and Leading with IntegrityRenee Walrath brings vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to her role as President and CEO of Walrath Recruiting, Inc. Since founding the firm in 2010, she has transformed it from a one-room office into one of the Capital Region\'s most respected executive search, recruiting and staffing agencies, now operating across two offices with a dynamic team of nine professionals.Her journey is a testament to grit and determination. While raising her sons as a single mother, Renee earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from Siena College, laying the foundation for a business that thrives across a wide range of industries. Her strong ethical compass, entrepreneurial spirit, and relentless work ethic have earned her deep respect and admiration in the business community.A people-first leader, Renee is deeply invested in the success of her clients, candidates, and team members. Her approach goes beyond recruitment; it’s about building long-term relationships and delivering career solutions that create lasting impact. As a two-time Albany Business Review Power 50 honoree (2022, 2024) and leader of a New York State Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), she continues to break barriers and set new standards in executive search.Rooted in the Capital Region, Renee is passionate about giving back to the communities that shaped her. A Niskayuna native and Saratoga Springs resident, she actively supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations, both locally and nationally.One of her most enduring commitments is to Double H Ranch in the Adirondacks, which supports children with life-threatening illnesses. Since 2013, she has sponsored multiple children to experience the healing power of summer camp. Renee is a dedicated advocate for women’s advancement in the workplace. For more than a decade, she has served as a mentor with the Albany Business Review’s Mentoring Monday program, offering guidance on leadership, networking, and professional growth.Recognition & Achievements• Advisory Board, Bank of Greene County, 2025 • School of Business Advisory Council (SoBAC), Siena College - 2024• Power 50 Awardee, Albany Business Review – 2022, 2024• Women Who Mean Business Awardee, Albany Business Review – 2016• Wall of Fame Inductee, Stack Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Siena College – 2017

Experience

1. President

   Walrath Recruiting, Inc.

   Sep 2010 — Present

   Walrath Recruiting, Inc. provides executive search, recruiting, and staffing services to businesses and job seekers seeking the perfect fit. A NYS certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we serve New York State and beyond. We specialize in, but are not limited to, Accounting, Finance, Construction, Engineering, Human Resources, Legal, Technology, and Healthcare.

Education

• Siena University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting

Skills

• IT Recruitment
• Account Management
• Interviews
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Hiring
• Vision
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Charismatic Leadership
• Temporary Staffing
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Process Improvement
• Employee Benefits
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategy
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Recruiting
• Networking
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Sourcing
• Accounting
• Temporary Placement
• Talent Acquisition
• Finance
• Sales
• Executive Search
• Talent Management
• Resume Writing
• Vision Creation
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Technical Recruiting