Maria Jenks

Maria Jenks currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Management and Marketing Department at the University of Wyoming, specializing in Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, Digital Innovation, and Energy Transition. With a strong background in academia and extensive industry experience, Jenks held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Supply Chain at Evergy, where responsibilities included directing supply chain functions and leading post-merger integration efforts. Previous roles encompassed Chief Internal Auditor at KCP&L and Vice President and Controller at Trigen Energy Corporation. Jenks also contributed to higher education as an Adjunct Instructor at both the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Wyoming's MBA program. Academic credentials include a BS in Business Administration and Accounting from Miami University, an Executive Development Program at The Wharton School, and an Executive MBA in Finance and Management from Rockhurst University.