Renee Wall

I was raised in Ohio but spent most of my adult life in Seattle, WA. I decided to move back to Ohio in 2023 to be closer to my family. I didn't realize at the time how much I would love living in the country! Being close to a wildlife preserve brings a lot of birds and other creatures to my garden, and I enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

I'm most fulfilled when I have a new, meaty project to sink my teeth into, whether it's building a multi-year technical strategy or installing an outdoor koi pond. I love sorting out requirements, dependencies, risks, and scope, then mapping it all into a concrete plan of action!

When I'm not working, chances are I'm outside in my garden hardscaping, landscaping, or reading a book. Only the worst winter weather keeps me inside. I also have an LLC for landscape design that focuses on native plant ecosystems that support wildlife and pollinators.

Growing up, I frequently brought stray dogs and cats home. As an adult, I continue to rescue animals by volunteering at Nature's Nursery, a local wildlife rehabilitation center, where I tend to injured and orphaned baby birds until they're able to be released. I share my home, a secluded log cabin in the woods, with three cats and 28 chickens. I started with 15 chickens just two years ago! Chicken math is very real.