Renee Walrath, President and CEO of Walrath Recruiting, Inc.

Professional Accomplishments

Renee Walrath, President and CEO of Walrath Recruiting, Inc., embodies resilience and dedication in her professional journey. Taking a bold leap of faith, she balanced the challenges of single motherhood, completing her bachelor’s degree, and establishing her company in 2010. Within eight years, Renee’s unwavering commitment transformed Walrath Recruiting from a modest one-room office into a leading executive search, staffing, and recruitment firm with two professional locations, nine employees, and a stellar reputation across the Capital Region.

Renee’s journey is marked by her graduation from Siena College with a B.B.A. in Accounting, supporting her sons’ college aspirations, and her business’s robust growth. She has earned immense respect for her professionalism and integrity in various sectors, including accounting, technology, legal, manufacturing, and medical industries. Her success is fueled by a unique blend of energy, grace, and unyielding faith.

Her influence extends beyond business acumen. Renee’s dedication to her employees, clients, family, and faith reflects her integrity and commitment to finding solutions for professional and personal challenges. Amid fluctuating job markets, she consistently finds opportunities for job seekers and matches businesses with highly qualified professionals.

Community Involvement

Having grown up in Niskayuna and later residing in Saratoga Springs, NY, Renee possesses a unique understanding of the Capital region’s evolution and actively supports various local and national non-profits, believing firmly in their role in enhancing community vibrancy and growth.

Renee’s passion for community service shines through her involvement with Double H Ranch. Located in the Adirondacks, this organization offers vital support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Since 2013, Renee has been a devoted sponsor, enabling numerous children to experience the joys of sleep-away camp.

Renee’s commitment to giving back also includes donations to organizations like Shelters of Saratoga, the American Cancer Society, Consumer Directed Choices, and Saratoga Seniors. These contributions demonstrate her broad spectrum of support for vital community causes.

A self-proclaimed “social butterfly,” Renee’s presence is a staple at professional networking events throughout the Capital Region. When she steps away from her professional pursuits, Renee cherishes family time and indulges in travel, skiing, theatre, and music. Her personal mantra, “Always be honest and do the right thing,” underpins her commitment to ethical business practices and forging lasting relationships. Renee views recruitment as a meticulous process of understanding both candidates and clients, a philosophy that has been pivotal to Walrath Recruiting’s success.

Advocacy for Women

Renee Walrath champions the cause of women in the business world, recognizing and addressing the unique obstacles they face. Renee has been actively involved in the Albany Business Review’s “Mentoring Monday” for over a decade, where she shares her invaluable networking skills and career advice with female mentees. These mentoring sessions are a testament to her dedication, not only in guiding but also learning from the remarkable women she encounters, fostering mutual growth and inspiration.

Renee’s commitment to empowering women extends to her generous scholarship sponsorships. Since 2020, she has provided financial support to female students, assisting with tuition expenses at Schenectady County Community College and Excelsior College. This initiative reflects her belief in the transformative power of education for women.

Renee’s achievements include:

NYS Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
Power 50 Awardee | Albany Business Review | 2022
Ranked #1 in 2020 and 2021 by the Albany Business Review
Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Wall of Fame | Siena College | 2017
Women Who Mean Business Awardee | Albany Business Review | 2016
Ranked among the Top 5 Executive Search Firms by the Albany Business Review since 2014
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year Nominee | 2012
Best of Success Award for Recruiting Recipient | Success Magazine | 2011