Brenda Sikkema, CPA, CFE, SHRM-CP

Brenda Sikkema, CPA, CFE, SHRM-CP has a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in various industries. Brenda is currently the VP of Accounting at Balcones Resources, starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they held the role of Director of Accounting at the same company from May 2022 to May 2023. In 2020, they worked as the Director of Finance at Skybeck Construction, LLC from October 2020 to May 2022. Before that, Brenda was the Controller at DNT Construction LLC from June 2018 to July 2020. From December 2016 to January 2018, they served as the Controller at Austin Generator Service. Brenda also has experience as an Interim Controller at Blue & Associates, Inc. from June 2016 to December 2016. Brenda worked as the Controller at Jimmy Jacobs Construction from October 2012 to May 2014 and held the role of Controller at Biscayne Group, Inc. from May 2006 to October 2012. Brenda started their career as an Accounting Manager at KTEC Cleanroom Systems, Inc. from October 1996 to July 2003. Throughout their career, Brenda has demonstrated their expertise in accounting and finance, as well as their commitment to professional development by earning certifications in CPA, CFE, and SHRM-CP.

Brenda Sikkema, CPA, CFE, SHRM-CP attended Leander High School, where they completed their high school education. After high school, they pursued an Associate's Degree in Business Administration at Austin Community College from 2013 to 2014. Following this, Brenda obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University–Central Texas from 2013 to 2016.

In addition to their education, Brenda Sikkema has earned several certifications. Brenda became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in May 2018 through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. In May 2019, they became a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Brenda also obtained the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist certification from the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI) in January 2021. Most recently, in May 2021, they became a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through SHRM.