Katherine Hallenbeck
About Katherine Hallenbeck
Katherine Hallenbeck is the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Renewable Energy Group, part of Chevron, in Ames, Iowa. She has extensive experience in financial and project management roles at various institutions, including Bank of America and LaSalle Bank.
Current Position at Chevron
Katherine Hallenbeck is currently serving as the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis at Renewable Energy Group, a subsidiary of Chevron. Based in Ames, Iowa, she plays a crucial role in managing financial strategies and analyses for the company’s renewable energy initiatives.
Past Experience at Bank of America
Katherine worked at Bank of America as an Operations Project Consultant, AVP, from 2004 to 2013. During her 9-year tenure in the Greater Chicago Area, she managed significant projects including the transition of global human resource supplier contracts related to the acquisitions of LaSalle Bank, Countrywide Financial Corporation, and Merrill Lynch. Additionally, she identified cost-improvement savings leading to $1.4MM in annual savings and received a Spirit Medallion award for her leadership and results.
Previous Roles at LaSalle Bank, IBM, and Harris Bank
Before her time at Bank of America, Katherine served as Purchasing Financial Analyst at LaSalle Bank (Parent Company ABN AMRO) from 2002 to 2004 in Chicago, IL. She also gained valuable experience as a Project Manager Summer Intern at IBM Global Services from 2000 to 2001 in Schaumburg, IL, and worked as a Teller/Receptionist at Harris Bank from 1997 to 2001 in Huntley, IL.
Educational Background and Certifications
Katherine Hallenbeck holds an MBA in Change Management and Finance from DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, completed from 2006 to 2008. She also obtained a BS in MIS and Finance from Iowa State University - College of Business from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she attended the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and acquired a Community Leadership Program Certificate in General Business from 2021 to 2022. She also participated in a Study Abroad program at Lancaster University in 2001.