She has over twenty years of international tax and benefits experience including global equity plans, mobile employee taxation, global compensation and benefits.

Marlene is a regular speaker and author on global stock plan and rewards issues. Prior to joining Rutlen Associates, Marlene was the practice leader on the west coast for Deloitte Tax’s Global Rewards group. In November 2009, Marlene was awarded the Individual Achievement Award by the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals.

Association of Tax Technicians, a US Enrolled Agent and Certified Equity Professional. She sits on the Advisory Board of the Certified Equity Professional Institute.