Brent Renkema

Brent Renkema has a strong background in product innovation and management. Brent worked at Priority Health from 2019 to the present, where their roles included leading product innovation for employer solutions and being a lead product owner for digital health engagement and customer experience. At Priority Health, they designed and implemented Michigan's first "Virtual First" health plan product and led efforts to provide third-party care navigation assistance to members, reducing costs and healthcare decision anxiety. Brent streamlined the vendor vetting process and brought structure to the digital health support options for the business unit.

Prior to their work at Priority Health, Brent Renkema held various positions at Steelcase from 2008 to 2018. Brent'sroles included manager of pricing and contracts, strategic opportunities project manager, custom solutions consultant, and category product manager for laboratory solutions. During their time at Steelcase, they contributed to the growth of sales in two business groups, developed a supplementary process to deliver better customer experiences on key accounts, and revolutionized the laboratory furniture marketplace with flexible and personalized solutions. Brent also worked at Disher Design and Development as a project manager and at Magna International as a project manager, senior project engineer, and product development engineer. At Magna International, they generated innovative new products and patents while creating a sustainable competitive advantage.

Brent Renkema holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering with a major in Physics from Hope College, which they obtained between 1987 and 1990. Brent pursued further education at the University of Michigan, where they earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Nuclear Engineering. Additionally, they completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree in Nuclear Engineering from the same institution. Brent also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from Colorado State University. It should be noted that specific start and end years for their degrees at the University of Michigan and Colorado State University were not provided.

In terms of certifications, Brent Renkema has obtained several. In 2018, they completed the certification course "Developing a Competitive Strategy" from LinkedIn. In 2019, they obtained certifications in "Strategic Thinking" and "Design Thinking: Understanding the Process" from LinkedIn as well. More recently, in 2023, they obtained certifications in "Wicked Problem Solving Practitioner" from the Project Management Institute and "Learning to Say No with Confidence and Grace" from LinkedIn.