2025 Alumni Fellows
Renée McReynolds Laird, Denver, Colorado, is an ag tech and commodities executive,
a financial and risk management leader, and a leadership and wellness coach.
Laird is a visionary executive with more than 30 years of experience driving innovation
and scaling businesses across agriculture, finance and global markets. She has reshaped
startups, led global teams, and expanded top-line growth at Fimat/Newedge, Aventis
Asset Management, Koch Industries and Rabobank. As a strategic advisor at Stable Club
and a consultant at HitchPin, Laird leverages her expertise to guide organizations
through growth and transformation. Her work with Hrvyst and Tallgrass International
highlights her deep knowledge of ag tech, commodity trading and risk management.
From her Kansas farm roots to global executive roles, Laird blends business strategy
with a passion for unlocking human potential. A certified coach, trustee of the KSU
Foundation, and advisory council member at the Risk Management Center, she empowers
individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable success.
Laird’s leadership is defined by resilience, innovation and a commitment to developing
teams to their highest potential.