Her Story
About Jeniffer
Jeniffer Tepe is an organizational development professional with nearly three decades of experience at Spire in St. Louis, Missouri. She began her career after earning an associate's degree, starting in an entry-level role and advancing by taking on training and development opportunities. For the past 16 years, she has specialized in organizational development, designing and facilitating leadership programs, managing education assistance for approximately 3,800 employees, and leading the company's onboarding program. Her work emphasizes employee growth from initial onboarding through career advancement support, including interview preparation. Tepe has contributed to building a frontline leadership program recognized as a top 15 by HR.com and received a YWCA achievement award from Spire. She serves as president of the Sisters Association, mentors with the Women's Leadership Institute for Southern Illinois, and volunteers with high school students in Randolph County through CEO programs and Coffee and Conversations initiatives. Additionally, she supports her son's college football team through a parent's organization at Westminster College.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jeniffer
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I think the number one thing that I have always done is walked into the room with confidence, not cockiness. I think there's a fine line between the two. Be confident enough in who you are and what you're bringing to the table to know that you have a seat there. In a male-dominated industry like natural gas, you have to use your voice and make room for yourself at the table.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
AI is both an opportunity and a challenge. It can help with ideas and cut time in half using tools like Microsoft Co-Pilot, but I hope it never replaces the human factor in facilitation because conversations lead to important aha moments.
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