Jen went to High School in Montgomery, Alabama where she graduated as a Thespian Honor Student. (She also received a Perfect Attendance Award.) Jen attended college at Black Hills State University in South Dakota, then continued her education with the M. Bjorkman music scholarship at Long Beach City College. There she was on the Honor Roll and Dean's List where she got her Associate of Arts Degree studying music theory, professional vocal solo & performance tech, theater appreciation, music appreciation and acting lessons. During that time, Jen performed in various a cappella jazz groups such as "4 Way Stop" and "7+1". Then later sang alto in a jazz group called "Corner Pocket" which eventually developed into alternative jazz band "Mere Image" where she was involved with arranging and composing original tunes!

From 1996 until 2001 Jen was the alto in a vocal jazz sextet called Beachfront Property. The vocal group specialized in rich harmony and thick 6 part a cappella arrangements, head-lining for artists such as Mel Torme, The Hi-Lo's, The Four Freshman, The Brothers Four and Emerson Lake & Palmer. Touring all over the United States, performing live concerts at various universities, concert halls, jazz competitions, performing arts centers, music festivals, amphitheaters including the Greek theater, the Irvine Amphitheater and even the historical "Old Opera House" in Hawkinsville, GA where Oliver Hardy, (part of the comedy duo Laurel & Hardy) performed in a quartet on stage many decades ago!

While Jen was with Beachfront Property, she spent time in many recording studios and was featured as back up vocalists on several artists' CD's including Maranatha - "Celtic Hymns", Dick Weller - "New West" as well as the CD "Until We Get it Right" by the Lime Lighters. Jen has been busy in the studio this year recording various CD's and Demo's.

Jen also sang back-up vocals live on stage at the Greek theater in Los Angeles for Crystal Lewis, Cindy Morgan, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bryan Duncan, Twila Paris, Avalon, Michael W. Smith & Sandi Patty on the "My Utmost for His Highest" and the "New Young Messiah" National tours.

A short time ago Jen shot television footage at ABC studios in Los Angeles, singing Christmas Carols for "Soap Talk" which aired on Christmas Eve 2002. Accompanied by famous pianist Jim Brickman, she participated in a sing-a-long "around the piano" with soap star Lisa Rinna & hubby, actor Harry Hamlin and a few other famous day time soap opera stars. Jen's gig that day was singing several Christmas Carols performed a cappella style in a caroling quartet. For re-runs and show times in your area go to Soapnet.com

Jen is the alto in the all a cappella Calico Christmas Carolers performing at Knott's Berry Farm. Every Holiday season from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve, you can find her strolling the streets of Ghost Town and Calico Square in vintage costumes complete with beautiful plaid hoop skirts and bonnets. Then at 5:00 PM, Jen can be seen twirling around on stage with Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts Gang, singing cheerful Christmas songs and dancing with children and the characters of Knott's Berry Farm. Drop by to hear her performances! Be sure to email Jen ahead of time so she can let you know what her schedule will be for that specific day!

Speaking of Christmas, Jen recorded her very own Christmas CD! To hear song samples go to the CD page.

Jen recently performed with a contemporary jazz a cappella quintet that specialized in vocal percussion. She also performed regularly in an all female barbershop quartet that is a subdivision of Sweet Adeline's. Her barbershop quartet was called "MOTIF."