Renee Fehr
About Renee Fehr
Renee Fehr serves as the General Counsel at Heartland Bank and Trust Company, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at State Farm, where she held various director positions focused on compliance, privacy, and ethics. She is also an author, having written 'The Wheels of Justice,' which details her long pursuit of justice for her sister's murder.
Work at Heartland Bank and Trust
Renee Fehr serves as General Counsel at Heartland Bank and Trust Company since 2021. In this role, she oversees legal matters and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Her experience in the financial sector contributes to her effectiveness in this position. Fehr's work focuses on providing legal guidance to support the bank's operations and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at State Farm
Renee Fehr held multiple leadership roles at State Farm from 1999 to 2021. She worked as an Attorney in the State Farm Law Department for four years before transitioning to various director positions. Notably, she served as Director of State Farm Bank from 2004 to 2014, where she monitored the bank through divestiture. She also led the transformation of the Compliance Management System and directed the Office of Privacy from 2014 to 2021, building an enterprise-wide privacy program.
Education and Expertise
Renee Fehr studied law at Washington University in St. Louis College of Law from 1986 to 1987 and later attended Stetson University, where she earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) in 1988. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise, particularly in compliance and privacy matters within the financial services industry.
Authorship and Advocacy
Renee Fehr authored a book titled 'The Wheels of Justice,' which details her 27-year battle to convict her sister's killer. This work reflects her commitment to justice and advocacy, showcasing her personal dedication to legal matters beyond her professional roles.
Background at Afni
Before her extensive career at State Farm, Renee Fehr worked as General Counsel at Afni for eight months in 2003 to 2004. This role contributed to her legal experience and understanding of compliance issues in a corporate environment.