About Me

Peggy Alford is the President of Rent.com, the nation's number one Internet listing site (ILS) in the rental housing industry. Peggy is responsible for setting the strategic direction and managing the overall operations of the company. Working closely with her executive team, she is known for her thoughtful, analytical and collaborative approach to building the Rent.com business. Prior to her position as President, Peggy was the company's Chief Financial Officer for three years. Peggy came to Rent.com from eBay, Inc., the world's largest online marketplace with a portfolio of internet companies, including Rent.com. While at eBay, she served in several strategic capacities within the finance group. She led the group responsible for financial diligence and SEC communications and created the first eBay Marketplace Controller's Group to ensure financial integrity for eBay transactions, both domestically and internationally. Peggy played a critical role in the financial due diligence of internet acquisitions and partnerships within the US, Asia/Pacific and European regions as eBay acquired ecommerce players in the United States, Chinese, Korean and German markets. It was Peggy's work in the internet sector at Arthur Andersen LLP that led her to eBay. Working in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Audit Practices for Arthur Andersen, she gained expertise in a variety of industries from consumer products and retail to government and education. In 1999, she moved to the San Francisco office of Arthur Andersen where her focus on software and internet companies set her path in the industry. Peggy has dedicated her time and energy to helping the less advantaged on several fronts. As an advocate for children, she has worked with CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, to raise funds in support of their mission. From her work with Habitat for Humanity in LA to her participation in conferences supporting leadership of women and minorities in business, Peggy is passionate about helping all people achieve their highest potential. Peggy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton and is a Certified Public Accountant. In her free time, she enjoys competitive running as well as biking, hiking and all things outdoors.