Michele Rinn

Michele Rinn is NRECA’s senior vice president of human resources. She leads the development and implementation of talent management and rewards programs to ensure NRECA attracts, develops and retains top talent to achieve the association’s strategic priorities and serve the nation’s electric cooperatives. Those responsibilities include recruitment, training and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and member workforce programs.

Michele has more than 25 years of experience in human resources and started her career at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC). Prior to joining NRECA, Michele has led human resources departments at several national trade associations and professional societies. She also has headed other corporate services functions, including IT, facilities, creative services and general membership.

Michele has a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary and an MBA from Marymount University. She has earned professional certifications from the Society for Human Resources and the American Society of Association Executives and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources.