Hurst Renner is a professional with a strong passion for the synergy between government, technology, and public policy, particularly focusing on the municipal level. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Public Policy & Smart City Partnerships at Rubicon, Hurst is dedicated to leveraging technology to optimize governmental resources, enhance customer service, and streamline inter-governmental operations through initiatives like RUBICONSmartCity™. With a background in History from The University of the South and experience at influential organizations like the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPC), Hurst brings a wealth of expertise in waste and recycling, GovTech, SmartCities, and public policy.

Throughout Hurst Renner's career, they have held various key roles including Manager of Public Policy & Smart City Partnerships and Vice President of External Affairs & Board Relations at Rubicon. Furthermore, their tenure at CSPC involved positions such as Director of Operations & Board Relations and Research Assistant to the President & CEO, showcasing their diverse skill set and experience in policy development, strategic partnerships, and operational management. Prior to their current roles, Hurst also garnered hands-on experience as a Technical Recruiter at Insight Global.