Laurel Gardenhire

Laurel Gardenhire has a diverse work experience in financial analysis and budget management. Laurel started their career as a Budget Analyst at Verizon in 1997 and worked there until 2002. Laurel then moved on to New Mexico State University, where they served as a Fiscal Specialist from 2003 to 2007. During this time, they gained experience in tracking expenditures on federally funded research grants and implementing internal purchasing procedures. In 2007, Laurel joined EASI as a Sr. Financial Analyst, where they produced and reviewed financial reports and supported project leaders in budget management until 2011. Currently, they are working at Navarro Research & Engineering as a Financial Analyst, responsible for producing financial reports and serving as a point of contact for financial queries.

Laurel Gardenhire attended the University of Houston-Clear Lake from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a Certificate in Federal Acquisitions and Contracting. Prior to that, from 1992 to 1995, they attended New Mexico State University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.