New Employee Spotlight – Natalie Penney

NewStream Enterprises is pleased to announce that Natalie Penney has joined our team as Director of Finance. With 15 years of experience in the accounting field, Natalie comes to us from Herschend Entertainment. Before that, she worked in the oil and gas industry. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Natalie graduated from the University of Phoenix with a BS in business management and accounting.

With her extensive experience in accounting, we know Natalie will be an amazing addition to NSE. Read on to get to know NSE’s new Director of Finance.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Make your story bigger than just yourself. Be kind and contribute positively to others as often as you can.

What’s your guilty pleasure snack/dessert?
Wiley Wallaby watermelon licorice.

What would you do if you won the lottery?
There are several things I would do if I won the lottery! First, I would build a larger building for my church and take care of my friends and family. Second, I would purchase investment properties and flip houses.

Where’s the number one place on your travel bucket list?
I would love to see any of the islands in French Polynesia.

What’s a surprising or interesting fact about you?
I love remodeling and redesigning houses.

What’s a personal goal you are working toward?
I would like to obtain my CMA by 2027.

Do you have any hidden talents?
I can decorate cookies really well. (I’ve had a side hustle for years.)

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
My family is really into sports, so we are always at some sporting function, game, or practice. I also really enjoy traveling.

What’s your go-to comfort TV show?
Stranger Things.

If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?
Speak Spanish fluently.