Jennie Kent
About Jennie Kent
Jennie Kent is the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Kohl's and serves on the board of MEC. She has extensive experience in legal and administrative roles, having worked at Quad, Harley-Davidson, and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Current Role at Kohl's
Jennie Kent serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Kohl's, starting in 2023. She operates out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she oversees legal and corporate governance matters for the company. This role includes advising the board of directors, managing the legal department, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Her extensive legal background provides a strong foundation for her current responsibilities at Kohl's.
Past Experience at Quad
Prior to her current role, Jennie Kent spent several years at Quad in various executive positions. She served as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Legal Officer from 2022 to 2023. Before that, Jennie held the role of Executive Vice President of Administration and General Counsel from 2015 to 2022. She was also Vice President and General Counsel from 2013 to 2015 and Assistant General Counsel from 2010 to 2013. Her responsibilities at Quad included overseeing the company's legal strategy, compliance, and people operations.
Board Membership and Leadership at MEC
Jennie Kent is a board member and the Compensation Committee Chair at Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. She has been serving in this capacity since 2020. In her role on the board, Jennie provides strategic guidance and oversight on compensation matters, ensuring that the company's compensation programs align with its overall business objectives and shareholder interests.
Early Career and Legal Practice
Jennie Kent's career began with a law clerk position for The Honorable Myron L. Gordon at the U.S. District Court, E.D. Wisconsin, from 1996 to 1998. She then joined Foley & Lardner as an associate from 1998 to 2002. Her experience expanded when she took on the role of Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office, E.D. Wisconsin, from 2002 to 2003. She later joined Harley-Davidson Motor Company as Associate General Counsel, where she worked from 2003 to 2010.
Educational Background
Jennie Kent holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism from the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Her education in both law and journalism has equipped her with a diverse skill set that supports her extensive legal and corporate governance career.