Renee is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Ohio University in 1998 with a Bachelor of  Science in Mathematics and also a minor degree of study in Economics. Renee began her work in tax and investments and then felt a call to church work serving as the Parish Hall and Facilities Director for Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst, Ohio. Renee and her family have made Holy Name their home parish since 2010, after moving to Nashville in late 2007. Among her responsibilities, Renee is the secretary to the pastor and the parish. She also publishes the church bulletin and website. In addition to spending spare time with her family, Renee is nearing the end of studies for a Masters in Theology and Christian Ministry through Franciscan University of Steubenville.