City of Lee's Summit
Jennifer Vargo, MBA, SHRM-SCP has held various human resources roles throughout their career. Most recently, they served as the Assistant Director of Human Resources at the City of Lee's Summit starting in 2023. Prior to that, Jennifer was the Director of Human Resources at the City of Independence, Missouri from 2019 to 2022. Jennifer also held the roles of Vice President of Human Resources at the Kansas City Art Institute from 2017 to 2019, Director of Human Resources at Rockhurst University from 2015 to 2016, and Director of Human Resources at Saint Paul School of Theology from 2012 to 2015. Jennifer's earlier experience includes positions such as Director of Human Resources at Pioneer Services, VP of Human Resources/Director of Human Resources at Graymark Healthcare/somniTech, Inc., and Director of Human Resources at Headache and Pain Center. Jennifer began their career as a Human Resources Representative at Aventis Pharma (formerly Marion Laboratories) in 1987 and held multiple positions there until 2000. Prior to that, they were the Diversity/EEO Manager/Fair Employment Practices at Sprint from 2000 to 2004. Jennifer is a highly experienced HR professional with a diverse range of expertise in various industries.
Jennifer Vargo, MBA, SHRM-SCP, completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Resources Management from Webster University. Jennifer then pursued an MBA degree from Rockhurst University, which they completed between 2002 and 2005. In 2015, Jennifer obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional certification from SHRM.
City of Lee's Summit
The City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri is a thriving, progressive community located 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of more than 104,000, Lee’s Summit enjoys the many attributes of a significant suburb within a major metropolitan area while still maintaining a small town feel. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life amenities, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America. Lee’s Summit is in a rare and distinguished position of being one of only 10 cities in the nation to hold four national level accreditations for its Fire, Parks & Recreation, Police and Public Works services. With 31 parks, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational opportunity, making Lee’s Summit a paradise for the active outdoor lover. Additional recreational activities include boating and fishing on one of our regional lakes or walking along our trails system. Lee’s Summit offers superior public and private schools ranging from elementary to graduate level educational institutions. We are home to one of the best school systems in the country, receiving local, state and national awards for both academic and teaching excellence. While Lee’s Summit has experienced tremendous growth, it remains an inviting, family-friendly community. There is something remarkable about Lee’s Summit that cannot be bottled and sold. It’s a healthy sense of community spirit that is woven into our relationships with each other and the fabric of our community. It is cultivated by our residents and business owners, inspired by a willingness to connect with each other and the desire to make a positive impact on our community today and in the future. Lee’s Summit! A community where anything is possible!