Brandey Smith joined RER magazine in 2001 as managing editor. Since then she has written thousands of articles covering the rental equipment industry, and its people, products, events and suppliers.

Prior to joining RER, Smith worked for magazines covering the wholesale baking and snack food, and swimming pool and spa industries. She is a graduate of The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and also holds a degree in creative writing. Smith lives with her husband and two daughters in Overland Park, Kan.