A seasoned leader in the events and hospitality industry, Jen Kramer most recently served as senior director of sales at Access DMC, where she oversaw operations in Chicago. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, she has led a wide range of event productions for corporate, civic, and nonprofit clients. Jen Kramer earned a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Purdue University in 1993. As she explores her next career chapter, Ms. Kramer welcomes opportunities to contribute her award-winning sales expertise, creativity, and leadership to a dynamic organization.
Before joining Access DMC, Ms. Kramer held leadership roles at organizations such as Navy Pier, DePaul University, and the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Her responsibilities in those positions included managing public events like the Chicago Polar Plunge, Taste of Chicago, and championship parades for Chicago's professional sports teams. She also contributed to the reopening of the WNDR Museum, where she helped develop service and retail strategies.
Ms. Kramer has also taught special events management as an adjunct instructor at DePaul University and Moraine Valley Community College. In addition, she serves on the board of directors for Special Children's Charities. Over the course of her career, she has earned numerous honors, including "Event Planner of the Year" and induction into the Special Children's Charities Hall of Fame.