Jen is all about growth—helping A/E/C firms grow their business, helping people grow their careers, and constantly pushing herself to grow in new ways. With over 25 years in the industry, she’s built a reputation as a no-nonsense, high-energy strategist, facilitator, and trainer who helps firms turn big ideas into real results. Whether she’s leading strategic planning efforts, refining business development strategies, strengthening marketing initiatives, or aligning teams for success, Jen brings a hands-on, practical approach that firms trust.
Her passion isn’t just something she talks about—it’s something she lives. Whether she’s guiding leadership teams through strategic planning, mentoring professionals, or speaking on stage, Jen’s enthusiasm is contagious. She believes in making business development approachable, marketing impactful, and growth achievable. At the heart of it all, she’s driven by a simple goal: to elevate people and the firms they work for.
Beyond the boardroom (literally), Jen is the host of Beyond the Boardroom, a podcast where she shares real conversations about leadership, business development, and the challenges A/E/C professionals face. She’s also a dedicated leader in SMPS and ACEC, working to advance the industry through education and advocacy. A cancer survivor, Jen inspires others to embrace challenges and thrive. Hear her keynote, Raising Your Resilience: https://youtu.be/emFHKaENcPI.
A Florida native, Jen, and her husband, Derek recently relocated to beautiful Amelia Island, FL, where they enjoy island life, and endless adventures.
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Jen’s solving the talent shortage! Her sons are carrying on the legacy as a transportation CADD designer and a mechanical commissioning engineer.
A true globe-trotter, Jen logs 150,000 miles a year for work and adventure. With only Australia, Antarctica, and South America left to visit, her journey is far from over!
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