As a vice president at Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR), formerly Plante Moran Cresa, Jenae works on a variety of West Michigan K-12 capital improvement programs as a program manager and owner’s representative. She brings over 14 years of experience overseeing multimillion dollar projects.
Jenae is a strong team leader and strives to be a true advocate for her clients. She uses her skills and experience to guide clients through their projects, ensuring projects run smoothly and progress as planned.
Jenae joined the firm from Schindler Elevator Corporation in Grand Rapids, Mich., where she served as a sales representative and project manager. She was responsible for overseeing preconstruction and design guidance for owners, architects, and general contractors; budget pricing and bidding; and coordinating a master schedule of projects. Prior to Schindler Elevator Corporation, Jenae gained experience in program management and project engineering at Barton Marlow, where she managed K-12 building initiatives. A few of her clients included Van Dyke Public Schools, Spring Lake Public Schools, and Comstock Park Public Schools.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in interior design and a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Michigan State University, where she graduated with honors. She is also a LEED-accredited professional.