Jessica Ganley
About Jessica Ganley
Jessica Ganley serves as the Director of Organizational Change Management at Patterson Companies, Inc., a position she has held since 2016. She has a diverse background in business and communications, with previous roles at various companies including Xcel Energy and Iqnavigator.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Jessica Ganley serves as the Director of Organizational Change Management at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2016. In this role, she focuses on managing organizational change initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement. Her responsibilities include developing strategies to facilitate transitions within the company and ensuring that employees are supported throughout the change process. Her tenure at Patterson Companies has contributed to the company's ability to adapt to evolving market demands.
Previous Experience in Organizational Management
Prior to her current position, Jessica Ganley held various roles that contributed to her expertise in organizational management. She worked at Xcel Energy as a Talent Strategy Manager, focusing on SAP implementation from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Business Process Improvement Consultant at Xcel Energy from 2012 to 2014, where she led change management initiatives. Her experience at Iqnavigator included roles as Senior Project Manager and Implementation Lead, where she managed project implementations and operational improvements.
Education and Academic Background
Jessica Ganley earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Augsburg University, where she studied Business and Communications from 1996 to 1999. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in business principles and communication strategies, which she has applied throughout her professional career in various management roles.
Early Career in Advertising and Consulting
Jessica Ganley's early career included a position as Advertising Manager at Summit Daily News for six months in 2001. Following this role, she worked as an Implementation Consultant at Innuity from 1999 to 2001. These positions allowed her to gain experience in advertising and consulting, setting the stage for her future roles in organizational change management and project implementation.