Brenda Bening
About Brenda Bening
Brenda Bening serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Spiceology, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in accounting and extensive experience in financial leadership, she has successfully driven organizational change and implemented innovative financial strategies.
Work at Spiceology
Brenda Bening has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Spiceology since 2020. In this role, she has implemented innovative financial strategies that have led to improved margins and enhanced controls within the organization. Her leadership is characterized by a focus on driving organizational change and financial performance. Spiceology, based in Spokane, Washington, specializes in providing high-quality spices and seasonings.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Bening earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles.
Background
Brenda Bening has extensive experience in finance and leadership roles across multiple industries. Prior to her current position, she held significant roles at Sprint, Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals, AT&T, and Premera Blue Cross. Her career spans over three decades, during which she has been recognized for her ability to lead high-profile turnaround projects and drive organizational change.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Spiceology, Brenda Bening served as the Vice President of Corporate Finance at Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals from 2017 to 2020. She also worked at Sprint as the Director of Capital Asset Finance from 2012 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she held multiple positions at AT&T, including FP&A Director for Network Services, from 1990 to 2005, and worked as a Director at Premera Blue Cross from 2009 to 2011.
Leadership and Impact
Brenda Bening is frequently recruited for high-profile turnaround projects that require transformative leadership in both financial and operational capacities. She is known for her collaborative leadership style, which has led to significant improvements in financial performance across the organizations she has worked with.