Jena is a third generation Ann Arborite. She joined Bank of Ann Arbor in 2016, and serves as a Vice President and Trust Officer. She specializes in trust and estate administration, endowment administration, and harmonious wealth transfers. Prior to joining the Bank, Jena gained experience in the private practice as a Probate & Estate Planning Attorney. Additionally, she has experience working in the nonprofit sector with the Children’s Defense Fund in Washington, DC.

Jena earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Grand Valley State University before earning her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She passed the Michigan July 2011 bar exam. Jena is active within the community, volunteering with several animal welfare nonprofits. She has extensive board experience. Additionally, Jena is a member of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Washtenaw Estate Planning Council, and Michigan Bankers Association Trust Counsel Committee.