Jen Lemanski is the Senior Manager on the Practice Growth team of Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas). Jen is responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s content strategy, marketing initiatives and outreach into the marketplace, most notably the award-winning firm blog, TheCPADesk.com, along with the PKF Texas – The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® thought leader production videos airing on HighDrive.tv.
Jen is a key member of the national editorial board for The Edge magazine, a publication of the Leading Edge Alliance, an international professional association of accounting firms. She also serves on the national board for the Association for Accounting Marketing, playing an integral role in the organization’s Vision 2020 strategic plan.
As the champion for the firm’s young professionals’ initiatives, Jen leads the PKF Texas Cubesters®. She was founding committee member of the Jet-Set Young Professionals for the World Trade Soiree. Jen is a Past Chair of the Houston Young Professionals Endeavor (HYPE). She also serves on the Steering Group of the Young Professionals SIG of the Leading Edge Alliance and was the founding Steering Group chair.
Experience:
Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C., Houston, TX, 2006 - Present
Practice Growth Senior Manager, 2017 - Present
Manager, 2012 - 2016
Senior Specialist, 2009 - 2012
Specialist, 2008 - 2009
Associate, 2006 - 2008
Professional Achievements:
Speaking Engagements:
- Houston Society of CPAs – “Using Social Media to Reach Your Career Goals”
- PKF University – Relationship Building series for CPAs
- Opportunity Houston - “Houston, A Great Place to Live and Work” – speaker at economic development outreach meeting in Washington D.C.
- Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce - “Power Conversations with Young Professionals” - panelist
- Leading Edge Alliance –
- 2016, 2014 – Facilitator Marketing SIG at AAM Summit
- 2015 – Young Professional Panel for Tax SIG at Global Conference
- 2013 - 2016 – Emcee for Edge Awards Presentation
- 2009 – “How do the YPs fit? LEA YP SIG Update & PKF Texas Best Practice”
- 2008 – “PKF Texas Cubesters® Present the YP Voice”
Publications:
- AICPA/PCPS Social Media Toolkit: Guide to Blogging – Contributor, 2016
- The Progressive Accountant – "Designing Mobile Web Sites to Engage Client," May 2010
Media Interviews:
- PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook® video podcast - Guest host multiple segments, including with Olympian Carl Lewis
- Represented the Penn State Houston Chapter on local and national media during the coverage of Joe Paterno’s firing and death. National: Fox News; Regional: KVEO Brownsville, TX; Local – Fox 26, KHOU 11, Local 2, CW 39 – 2011, 2012
- The BusinessMakers Radio Show Overtime Show – The Young Marketing Professionals at PKF Texas, Dec. 2009
Awards:
- Houston Business Journal - 40 Under 40 Honoree, 2017
- Leading Edge Alliance - Edge Award, 2006, 2009-2010, 2012-2015
- American Marketing Association – Marketer of the Year Category Winner, 2007 - 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016
- American Marketing Association - Crystal Award, 2006 - 2008, 2011
- Public Relations Society of America - Excalibur Award, 2006 - 2008, 2011, 2015 -2016; Grand Excalibur – 2007; Communications Team of the Year – 2007
- Texas Public Relations Association - Silver Spur Award, 2011; Best of Texas Award, 2007
- International Associations of Business Communicators – Gold Quill Award, 2008
- Association for Accounting Marketing - Marketing Achievement Award, 2006 - 2008
What energizes you about your job?
Every day I get to do something challenging and interesting. I work with some of the most brilliant minds on the planet, and they are helping their clients succeed.
What energizes you about working at PKF Texas?
There really is a family atmosphere here. From our team members co-developing solutions for our clients, to the different marketplace events we're involved in, there's something for everyone at PKF Texas. The Best Companies awards aren't just for show - they really represent that we have an outstanding culture here where people can grow their careers and serve awesome clients.
Where are you from?
I'm not "from" anywhere, but I've lived in Plano, Texas; Bakersfield, California; Bumpass, Virginia; Jakarta, Indonesia; State College, Pennsylvania; Fort Collins, Colorado; London, UK; and Houston, Texas.
What do you do in your spare time?
I like to travel, watch my Nittany Lions, hang out with friends and family and watch reality TV.
What's your favorite season?
When I'm in the northeast, it's fall. In Houston, March!
What's your favorite sport to follow?
I'm a huge fan of football, both college and NFL. I'm a season ticket holder for both Penn State and the Houston Texans.
Favorite color(s)
Purple
What kind of music do you like?
Pretty much anything except country!
What’s something cool we don’t know about you?
I'm a shareholder for the Green Bay Packers! So when they win the Super Bowl, I'll be able to get a ring!
