Ms. Arens is a strategic leader who oversees Nelson-Rudie’s human resources operations. Since joining the firm in 2023, she has played a key role in building organizational clarity, strengthening internal processes, and supporting a high-performance, employee-owned culture.
Jenna is known for her ability to identify opportunities for improvement, implement systems that enhance efficiency, and guide teams through periods of rapid change. Her work spans policy development, talent strategy, and organizational planning — functions she leads with a focus on transparency, alignment, and long-term stability.
Jenna has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Kaplan University and recently earned the SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), the highest certification offered by SHRM.
This accomplishment reflects her strategic human resources expertise and her ability to lead firmwide initiatives as the firm continues to scale.
- The ESOP Association
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- National Center for Employee Ownership
- HOBBIES: Spending time with family and friends, camping, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling
- PETS: 3 Dogs – Loki (Australian Shepherd), Ollie (Parti Yorkie), and Luna (Yorkie)
- FAVORITE TV SHOW: The Way Home
- FAVORITE MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada
- FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: The chain of lakes within Voyageurs National Park, MN
- HOMETOWN: St. Michael, MN
- WHAT ARE THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES YOU HANDLE DAILY?: Responsible for employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits, and compliance, with a focus on building a strong, supportive workplace culture.
- HOW DO YOU MEASURE SUCCESS IN YOUR CURRENT POSITION?: I’m successful when team members feel supported, leaders feel guided, and the workplace feels steady; even during change.