Heather Renschler

Heather Renschler

President

Heather Renschler is currently the President of Ralph Andersen & Associates. During her four-decade tenure with the firm, she previously served as Chief Executive Officer for more than 23 years, leading the firm’s executive search and consulting practices. Ms. Renschler has also served as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer throughout her tenure. With a recent organizational change underway, Ms. Renschler will focus on select executive search engagements and will also provide administrative support to the newly appointed CEO, Ms. Sabrina Landreth.

As a trusted advisor and Project Director, Ms. Renschler will continue to collaborate directly with hiring authorities, including city managers, chief executives, city councils, and other governing boards. Throughout her career, she has built an extensive network of contacts that spans across the nation and extends globally at times. Ms. Renschler’s leadership and strong work ethic have earned her recognition from long-standing clients. Her diverse portfolio includes clients ranging from small to some of the largest and most complex cities, counties, and non-profit organizations in the country.

Ms. Renschler’s recruitment expertise focuses on Chief Executive Officer, City/Town Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology/Information Officer, Legal (City Attorney, County Counsel, and Litigation Attorney), and the broad field of public safety (Emergency Operations, Fire Chief, and Police Chief). Additionally, her recruiting experience also includes airports, utility organizations (electric and water), special districts, and non-profits. In all endeavors, Ms. Renschler is seen as an inclusive leader, committed to equality and fair treatment of all applicants.

Ms. Renschler is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and has been involved in supporting local government since 1985. The firm has been recognized as one of the longest-serving exhibitors at the ICMA Annual Conference since 1972. Ms. Renschler’s expertise in public finance and financial reporting is supported by her membership in the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO). With this strong financial foundation, Ms. Renschler continues to assist organizations in incorporating best practices, increasing transparency, and enhancing operational efficiencies.

Prior to joining Ralph Andersen & Associates, Ms. Renschler worked in the private sector, providing administrative support in construction management, and was employed by one of the first health maintenance organizations (“HMO”) in the country. She also served as Vice President of Administration at both a local and a regional public accounting firm, while developing strong accounting skills and establishing strong client relationships. As a native of Toledo, Ohio, Ms. Renschler attended the University of Toledo and majored in Accounting and Journalism. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration.

Beyond her career focused on the public sector, Ms. Renschler enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering. She is passionately dedicated to expanding career opportunities for disadvantaged youth and supporting both the local food bank and community hospital. For nearly 20 years, ongoing financial support has also included providing athletic tickets to underprivileged youth through a collaborative arrangement between the University of Miami and the North Miami Beach Police Department / Police Athletic League (PAL).

Beyond local government, Ms. Renschler has a lifelong commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship and best practices in private enterprise. She takes great pride in imparting her knowledge to others and watching them succeed.