Kelly Schatz-Jennings

Kelly Schatz-Jennings is an accomplished Human Resource professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Human Resource Manager at First Western Bank since June 2025, Kelly previously held prominent positions such as Senior People & Culture Business Partner at Enerplus and Principal Consultant at Kelly Schatz-Jennings Consulting. Prior roles include Human Resource Officer at First Western Bank & Trust and Human Resources Manager at Bobcat Company. Kelly's career began at Burleigh County as Human Resource Director, followed by significant tenure at Great River Energy as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner and Human Resource Business Partner. Educationally, Kelly holds a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from the University of North Dakota.