CHS Business Solutions Director
“One location manager told me, ‘I don’t have time to pursue new opportunities — there are too many sticky notes on my computer whenever I return to my desk.’ That’s why carving out time for people development is so critical!
“Learn to delegate. Learn to communicate more effectively. Hold employee teams responsible for routine tasks. Establish a performance management system so employee goals align with business goals. It definitely works. My payoff has always been to grow people and, as a result, grow the businesses they lead.”
Jessica has helped hundreds of cooperatives train leaders, exchange management advice, position services, conduct effective workshops, mentor students and much more. Through CHS Business Solutions, she works directly with member cooperatives to advance people, planning and performance.
Jessica offers more than 10 years of experience within the CHS system:
- Guiding employee and director development
- Bringing leadership ideas to CEOs and managers
- Directing successful business communications
- Initiating branding efforts for co-ops
- Managing publications, including Cooperative Profiles
Previously, Jessica gained skills working for:
- Iowa State University
- Corn Belt Power Cooperative, Humboldt, Iowa
Her educational background includes:
- A bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism from Texas State University
- CHS University
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