Jen Kerns

She is a dynamic sales, membership, and community engagement leader with over a decade of experience driving membership growth, donor relations, and strategic partnerships across chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and nonprofits. Currently serving as Director of Sales and Services at Explore Evansville, she leads sales strategy and service delivery for the organization. Prior to this role, she served as Director of Member Engagement and Account Executive at the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, where she achieved a 4% increase in membership base, generated over $240,000 in new membership revenue, added 400+ new members, managed 70+ volunteers, and led sales efforts and sponsorship acquisition for all events. Her career also includes serving as Development Associate at Evansville Christian Life Center, Donor Relations Coordinator at The Arc of Evansville, and Member Relations Manager at Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, where she developed retention plans for 600+ members and led ambassador and committee groups. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Grace College & Seminary. She is recognized as a strategic, relationship-driven, and results-oriented leader who combines strong sales and communication skills with a deep commitment to community building and organizational growth.