Jenna Fessler Richards
About Jenna Fessler Richards
Jenna Fessler Richards is a Senior Manager of Product Management at CoverMyMeds, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in product management and technical roles, she has previously held positions at McKesson and Yelp, and has a degree in Kinesiology Community and Public Health from Iowa State University.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Jenna Fessler Richards serves as the Senior Manager of Product Management at CoverMyMeds, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees product management initiatives and collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings. Her technical background allows her to effectively communicate with developers and engineers, ensuring that the product vision aligns with user needs and company goals.
Previous Experience at CoverMyMeds
Prior to her current role, Jenna worked at CoverMyMeds as a Senior Product Manager from 2019 to 2022. During this time, she contributed to various product development projects, focusing on improving user experience and operational efficiency. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her advancement to Senior Manager.
Professional Background at McKesson
Jenna's tenure at McKesson spanned multiple roles, including Technical Product Manager, Business System Analyst, and Salesforce Developer. She worked at McKesson from 2016 to 2019, where she gained valuable experience in product management and technical development. Her roles involved collaborating with teams to deliver solutions that met business requirements.
Education and Technical Skills
Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology Community and Public Health from Iowa State University, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. Her education, combined with her technical skills, enables her to bridge the gap between product management and technical development, facilitating effective collaboration among stakeholders.
Early Career and Interests
Jenna began her career in various roles, including as an Assistant Manager at Hibbett Sporting Goods and as an Elite Account Executive at Yelp. She has a passion for leveraging technology to meet user needs efficiently. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys playing Nancy Drew games and describes herself as an amateur sleuth, reflecting her natural curiosity and observant nature.