Jennie Jester

Jennie Jester currently serves as the Director of Planning and Inventory at ExplorUS, a position held since August 2024. Prior to this, Jennie accumulated extensive experience in the retail sector, including roles as Senior Buyer for both Medical Aesthetics and general merchandise at Beauty Brands from January 2017 to August 2024. Jennie also worked as a Senior Buyer at VineOh! from February 2019 to August 2024, and as a Bridal Consultant at Stephanie's Bridal Boutique from May 2017 to September 2022. Earlier experience includes serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Johnson County Community College in early 2017 and various roles at Payless ShoeSource, including Buyer, Associate Buyer, and Product Developer from October 2008 to January 2017. Jennie holds a Master’s degree in Merchandising from Kansas State University (2009-2011) and a Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles with concentrations in Apparel Marketing and Apparel Design from Kansas State University (2003-2007).