Jennifer is a longtime resident of the Virgin Islands, with considerable business and local expertise. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Psychology. Shortly thereafter, she took a position with Ackley Communications. She has worked side by side with her husband, Gordon, to build the Ackley Group businesses and now serves as Vice President.

She is active in philanthropic endeavors, and has served on Board of Directors of the St. Thomas Humane Society. She also participated in the St. Thomas "Hire a Youth" Program.