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 Janel Blaine

Janel Blaine

Office Manager

Janel is the Office Manager for Retained Earnings Company, primarily dedicating her time to assisting the clients of Craig Smith and Debra Hackel-Gostas. She delivers prompt client services while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Janel is detail-oriented and provides the strong link between valued clients and their financial advisors.


She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Economics. Janel joined REC in January 2020 and brought over ten years of valuable experience in the commercial insurance industry where she served as a Commercial Underwriter. Her knowledge and recent experience volunteering with non-profit organizations give Janel the confidence to help REC clients with their ever-changing needs.


Janel lives in Appleton with her husband, Mike, and their two sons. The family enjoys spending time with family and friends. They also enjoy boating and golfing as well as competing with each other on board and card game