Jennifer Shimkus

Jennifer Shimkus has extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as the Director of Information Systems & Technology at Auto-Owners Insurance since July 2005, where responsibilities have included oversight of IT security, communications, and infrastructure planning. Prior roles at Auto-Owners Insurance include Manager of IT Security and Compliance, Manager of Communications, and Systems Analyst, with a focus on programming in Java and COBOL, as well as work with z/OS and various archiving products. Additional experience includes serving as a Facilitator for online IT security courses at the University of Phoenix, and roles at MDE International, Inc. and the University of Michigan - Flint, where tech support and course development were key responsibilities. Jennifer holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan - Flint.