City of Kentwood
Rebecca Jellison is a versatile professional with a diverse background in purchasing, client service, compliance, and cosmetology. Currently serving as a Purchasing Assistant for the City of Kentwood since August 2023, responsibilities include confirming requisition documents and creating purchase orders. As the owner of Delightful Dahlias LLC since January 2022, Rebecca specializes in flower arrangements and tuber sales. Previous roles encompass Uniform and Equipment Coordinator for AYSO Region 826, Client Service Administrator at Legacy Capital Planners, and various positions at United Bank, including Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Analyst. A graduate of Cornerstone University with a degree in Organizational Management, Rebecca also holds an Associate’s Degree from Grand Rapids Community College and a cosmetology license from Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill.
City of Kentwood
The City of Kentwood is a safe, prosperous and diverse community that is home to vibrant neighborhoods and flourishing businesses, making it a welcoming place to live, work and raise a family. What began as a small agricultural township has grown into a thriving suburban city with more than 51,000 residents. As one of the fastest-growing cities in Michigan, Kentwood attracts many first-time homebuyers and young families with its outstanding public school systems, higher education and workforce training opportunities, variety of housing options and convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, trails and recreation. Our residents enjoy a wide array of City services and one of the highest-rated major street networks in Kent County. Additionally, our tax structure is favorable to business and ranks among the lowest in the state.