Farewell message board for Chun-Xue Ren by Jose Ygnacio Batlle Ramirez https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn Greetings Everyone! After 12+ years with the Service, Chun-Xue Ren has accepted a position with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We will miss all of the fantastic contributions she made during her time with Business Management Operations (predecessor to JAO), Migratory Birds, and ES. Please share your appreciation for all of her contributions towards making our budget and administration work so more smoothly; her creativeness in using Google, Sharepoint, and all new (to us) technologies; and her general willingness to help however she can. We will miss her. Please note that when you post, it will show you as "Anonymous" unless you have created an account on padlet.com. You do not need to have an account to make a post on the Farewell message board; however, it would be helpful to add your name at the end of your post. If you would like to create an account, go to padlet.com. en-us 2020-09-17 13:25:19 UTC 2025-11-19 00:21:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/662915675/26e01c62f005c76a03c094e11605fc7b/Coin_SK_500px.png Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755505905 It has been a pleasure to know and work with you! I wish you well on your next adventure!

Dara]]> 2020-09-17 14:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755505905 https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755560959 Chun, thank you for all that you have done since joining ES HQ to streamline our processes and maximize new (to us) technologies.  You have such a gift to pull data from disparate systems and provide streamlined reports. Thank you!

I will miss you and wish you lot of success throughout your career.  Please come back to FWS someday!  We need you!

Martha Balis-Larsen]]> 2020-09-17 15:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755560959 Chun, Congrats on your new position, wishing you the best! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755606255 sonjia

]]> 2020-09-17 15:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755606255 Chun, Best of luck on your future endeavors. Thanks for everything! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755976293 Bahareh]]> 2020-09-17 16:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/755976293 Congratulations, Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756166875 Thank you for all your help and guidance, especially during my transition to ES! Not sure I would have made it here without your help 😊. You will be greatly missed but enjoy this new opportunity as it is well deserved!

Best,

Kara]]> 2020-09-17 17:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756166875 Congratulations, Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756355656 I really appreciate all of your assistance over the last few years - thanks for everything you've done. Hope you enjoy this new adventure!

Karen M]]> 2020-09-17 17:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756355656 Congratulations on your new opportunity, Chun! Thank you for your help over the past few years, and good luck to you as you start your new position. https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756364895 - Parks]]> 2020-09-17 17:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756364895 Thank you and Congratulations! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756538669 Thank you for helping us get the Career Development Committee off the ground and supporting our events!  It really meant a lot to have your support and interest.  I wish you the very best.  SEC is gaining a wonderful person!
Christy Johnson-Hughes]]> 2020-09-17 18:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756538669 Congratulations Chun!! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756811992 I am sorry to hear you are leaving FWS, but I am happy to hear about this new opportunity with SEC!  That is exciting!  I wish you all the best with your new job and new co-workers.  Take care and keep in touch when you can!
-Christina]]> 2020-09-17 19:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756811992 Congratulations Chun!! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756825179 Sorry to see you go but,  happy for your new adventure.  Thank you so much for your help getting Prescott Grants off the ground.  And for enduring my never-ending list of questions and defogging my confused brain.  Best wishes and be happy.
- Diane Bowen]]> 2020-09-17 19:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756825179 We'll miss you at HQ! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756849401 Congratulations on your new opportunity, Chun!  We are really going to miss you at HQ, but wish you all the best in your new position!
- Jennifer Thompson]]> 2020-09-17 19:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/756849401 Congratulations Chun https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/758247937 Thank you for all your help with grants and all the other work you did for our program.  Best wishes for you in your new position and be well. 
Karen Anderson]]> 2020-09-18 10:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/758247937 Chun https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/758301571 You've made so many great contributions to the Program. It is a base for us to build upon as we carry on. My best wishes to you throughout your career. Securities and Exchange is a mighty lucky agency to get you. Keep smiling. Dorothy]]> 2020-09-18 11:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/758301571 Congratulations Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/758357682 I have always admired how you can be so helpful, smart, and kind all at the same time. Thank you for everything! Best wishes for your new adventure. - Kristine Rentzel]]> 2020-09-18 12:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/758357682 Best of Luck and Congratulations! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/762530647 Wishing you all the best in your new career - enjoy your time at SEC!  Kiana

]]> 2020-09-20 23:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/762530647 Congrats! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763665664 Best of luck to you in your new position! - Carey]]> 2020-09-21 11:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763665664 Congratulations, Chun! Thank you for all your help over the years with grants, HR, and more! I wish you all the best in your new position! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763711362 -Lisa]]> 2020-09-21 11:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763711362 Congrats, Chun! You'll be missed! Kelly https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763758631 2020-09-21 12:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763758631 Chun, thanks so much for all your assistance in getting my Phased Retirement and transfer to HQ finalized. I was hoping to meet you in person some day, but best wishes on your future and new position. Take care, Cindy Bohn https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763875441 2020-09-21 12:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/763875441 Congrats https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764019172 May you continue in your energetic ways being a beacon of light for another agency as your were for FWS.
Take care.  Best of luck in your new position.

Brenda]]> 2020-09-21 13:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764019172 Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764172063 I've really enjoyed getting to work with you these last months, and will miss our check ins, your positive attitude, and all your awesome tips! :) Your new agency will be very lucky to have your energy and enthusiasm.
Wishing you all the best,
Sadie]]> 2020-09-21 13:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764172063 Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764368401 Congratulations on your new position. I enjoyed working with you on Prescott. We will miss you. Good luck and take care. - Kyle Welsh

]]> 2020-09-21 14:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764368401 Dear Spring (Chun) Snow (Xue), https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764634833 2020-09-21 15:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764634833 https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764636608 2020-09-21 15:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764636608 Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764751953 Congratulations on your new position! I've so enjoyed working with you and will miss your energy in the office. 

Best,
Emma]]> 2020-09-21 15:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/764751953 Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/765287934 Congrats on your new job!  We're going to miss you greatly.  You've been great to work with.  

Craig]]> 2020-09-21 17:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/765287934 Dear Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/765417224 Congratulations on your new position! We are going to miss you so much. I have been with FWS for such a short time, but I have learned so much from you. Please stay in touch, and best of luck to you going forward! 
Hugs,
Beth Bosecker-Division of Budget]]> 2020-09-21 17:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/765417224 Thanks for all of your great work, Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/765769798 Chun, it has been great getting to work with you over the last couple of years.  Your contributions helped improve collaboration between ES and WSFR.  Thanks for all that you have done.  I will miss you!  Good luck in your future endeavors!!  

- Christy Vigfusson]]> 2020-09-21 19:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/765769798 Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/766138329 It's been great working with you over the years.  I wish you the best in your new adventure.

Nancy Hegel]]> 2020-09-21 22:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/766138329 Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/767914698 From Vicki, please see her note elsewhere.]]> 2020-09-22 13:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/767914698 Congrats Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/767920707 Wishing you all the best in your next endeavor!  Thanks for the many tips and tricks you've shared these last few years.  We've had some fun along the way!    -Jen]]> 2020-09-22 13:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/767920707 Congrats Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768062854 I wish you all the best! I'm going to miss you!
Alice Hudson]]> 2020-09-22 13:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768062854 Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768435684 Thank you for the energy, focus, discipline, and creativity you brought to your job during your time with ES. Rarely have I seen someone make such a difference in such a short time.  You will be sorely missed, but you're leaving us far better off than when you arrived.  Thank you for all you've contributed to the work of ES!
And best wishes for your new adventure.  I hope that it is rewarding and fun and maybe a little less challenging, so that you have more time and energy for your family.  -- Gary
  ]]> 2020-09-22 14:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768435684 Congratulations Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768701677 Thanks for all of your contributions to the Service over the years and especially ES in the past few years. I wish you the best in your new position. Andy ]]> 2020-09-22 15:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768701677 Best Wishes! fullschedule https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768792832 Thank you for all of your support and great ideas.  I very much enjoyed working with you. You made my job much easier. You will be missed! ]]> 2020-09-22 15:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768792832 Congrats CHun!! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768927526 Wishing you the best of everything to come! It was great working with you. 

]]> 2020-09-22 16:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768927526 Thanks, Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768959996 Chun, it has been so great working with you through the years, from your positions with BMO, MB, and now ES. I will miss you! I wish you well in your new position.
Rachel Merkel]]> 2020-09-22 16:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/768959996 Thank you, Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769377082 Congratulations on your new position! I appreciate you answering all my questions related to the budget over the last year. Best of luck at your new job! -- Caitlin]]> 2020-09-22 17:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769377082 Congratulations, Chun!! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769389407 Huge congrats to you, Chun! You were an incredible mentor to me and I hope we stay in touch as you venture on to new things. I hope you know how much your leadership has meant to me over the last year and a half. I learned a lot from you! Your kudos card is still on my desk at Skyline, so when we make it back to the office, I will be reminded of your kindness and appreciation every day! I wish you and your family the best and I will miss you. :)
-Chellby Kilheffer]]> 2020-09-22 17:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769389407 Dear Chun, https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769392323 Do you remember how we met on the shuttle to the Metro? At that time you were not even working for ES. I enjoy the friendship that we have developed over the years and hope that we will continue that (especially since we live so close to each other) even though you will no longer be working at FWS. Congrats on your new opportunity!
Kristy]]> 2020-09-22 17:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769392323 Thanks You! jybatlle https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769411347 I am very grateful for the opportunity that you gave me to be able to join the Service and be a federal employee, in addition to working with you during my first year with the Service. Thank you for all the support you gave me and for providing me with all the necessary tools to do my job. You were an essential part of making Ecological Service a more inclusive workplace. We will miss you.]]> 2020-09-22 17:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769411347 Chun, You will be missed! Thanks for all your help over the years. All the best in your new position! Cecilia Todd https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769418526 2020-09-22 17:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769418526 Congratulations Chun! https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769454481 I will miss seeing you and saying hi in the mornings! Good Luck with everything in your new position!! 
-Sara Pollack]]> 2020-09-22 18:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769454481 Congratulations Chun, this sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you and your family! I have always admired your enthusiasm for improving how we execute our mission, ingenuity, and friendly disposition - all highly mobile traits that promise lots of continued success in your next job. I look forward to staying in touch with you and continuing some great conversations that we've shared. Best Wishes! - Dan E. https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769456843 2020-09-22 18:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769456843 Congratulations Chun! You will be greatly missed from FWS. I am grateful to have worked with you in Migratory Birds and always enjoyed catching up with you especially to chat about your sweet daughter. USSEC is lucky to have you! Good luck on your next adventure and don't forget about your FWS friends :) https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769458344 Stacy Sanchez]]> 2020-09-22 18:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769458344 I feel like I only just met you and here you are leaving 🙂. I really enjoyed getting to know you and working with you this last year or so, and I wish you the very best in your new job. You will be missed. Take good care, Jean Kvasnicka https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769465849 2020-09-22 18:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769465849 Chun, I can't thank you enough for the 12 years helping us with the monumental change in finance. You are a true professional and will be hard to replace. The SEC is very lucky to have you on board. - Mike Sciortino https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769473704 2020-09-22 18:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769473704 Congrats on the new position Chun! You will be missed, it was great working with you :) https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769528967 -Sophie Danner]]> 2020-09-22 18:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769528967 Wait, WHAT?!??! Chun can't leave the Service!!! I've been working with her since my first days in 2009, and it's been a pleasure the entire time! Seriously though, congrats Chun! You will be missed. https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769536067 - Andrew D Mueller (WSFR)]]> 2020-09-22 18:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769536067 Congratulations, Chun!! We will miss working with you and getting to watch Shirley grow up. Best wishes with your new position at the SEC! Please keep in touch and stop by to visit when it is safe to do that again! Frankie https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769926153 2020-09-22 20:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/769926153 Wishing you a great new chapter of opportunities and work/life balance. I've appreciated your creativity and exuberance. You've been so gracious with your time and so willing to offer support. I'm sorry to see you leave, but I'm grateful that our paths crossed, at least briefly, at USFWS. All the Best! Kim T https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/770047398 2020-09-22 20:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jybatlle/bonbmnj51rhnxacn/wish/770047398