Jennifer Grafton

Jennifer Grafton has a diverse work experience. Jennifer is currently working at e2open as the EVP, General Counsel and Secretary since March 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary at e2open from January 2022 to April 2023.

In addition to their role at e2open, Jennifer is also an Independent Director at Farmland Partners Inc. since March 2023. Jennifer holds a similar position as an Independent Director at Dakota Gold Corp. since September 2021.

Jennifer has significant experience in the legal field. Jennifer previously worked at Westmoreland Mining LLC, where they served as the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Jennifer held this position from October 2014 to March 2019 and again from March 2019 to July 2019. Before that, they were the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Westmoreland Mining from January 2011 to November 2014. Jennifer started their journey with Westmoreland Mining as an Assistant General Counsel, working from December 2008 to December 2010.

Jennifer's involvement in the mining industry extends beyond their role at Westmoreland Mining. Jennifer served as a Member of the Board of Directors at the National Mining Association, acting as the organization's main point of contact with U.S. Congressional members on matters related to the mining industry from 2015 to 2018. Jennifer also served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP from 2015 to 2017.

Before focusing on the legal field, Jennifer worked as an Attorney at Kutak Rock LLP from April 2007 to December 2008. Jennifer'swork at the law firm involved handling various legal matters, such as REIT mergers, IPOs, public offerings, and SEC filings. Prior to joining Kutak Rock LLP, they worked at Berenbaum, Weinshienk & Eason as an Attorney from September 2005 to April 2007.

Jennifer's early career started at Verio, where they worked as a Field Marketing Manager/Sales Operations from November 1999 to August 2003.

Overall, Jennifer Grafton's work experience showcases their expertise in the legal field, specifically in roles related to general counsel, corporate secretary, and director positions. Jennifer has extensive experience in the mining industry and has worked on various legal matters throughout their career.

Jennifer Grafton, JD/MBA, has an extensive education history. Jennifer first attended the University of Puget Sound from 1994 to 1998, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics & Government. Following this, they pursued their Juris Doctor (JD) degree at the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law from 2002 to 2005. After a brief hiatus, Jennifer attended the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 2012 to 2014 to acquire their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. With the combination of their JD and MBA, Jennifer possesses a well-rounded educational background in law, politics, and business.