Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones is an experienced hospitality professional who currently serves as the President of J2 Hospitality Solutions, a technology consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado.1 With a career spanning nearly two decades in the hospitality technology sector, Jennifer has developed extensive expertise on both the vendor and property sides of the industry.1

Education and Career Background

Jennifer graduated from Penn State University's School of Hospitality Management in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management.1 She has since built an impressive career, working for notable companies such as:

• Intrawest (as Senior IT Project Manager in Digital Solutions)
• Micros Systems (now part of Oracle)
• Four Winds Interactive
• Daylight Software (now part of Newmarket International)
• The RockIT Group (a Los Angeles-based Hospitality IT consulting firm)1

Current Role and Expertise

As the President of J2 Hospitality Solutions, Jennifer focuses on:

• Providing clients with insights into various technology offerings
• System selection and contract negotiation
• System integration and implementation
• Project management
• Leading corporate rollouts of technologies
• Managing development requests with vendors for customization1

Her areas of expertise include project management, leadership skills, software implementation, hospitality management, and client engagement.

Professional Involvement

Jennifer is actively involved in the hospitality industry beyond her primary role:

• Contributes articles to Hospitality Upgrade
• Active member of the Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) Rocky Mountain Chapter
• Member of HTNG (Hotel Technology Next Generation)
• Served on the Host User Group (HUG) Board of Directors in 20151

Additionally, she participates in Penn State University's annual Alumni in the Classroom event, teaching hospitality students every October.1

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Jennifer enjoys:

• Skiing in Vail, CO, particularly on bump runs and in the back bowls
• Watching college football, especially supporting her alma mater, Penn State University
• Cooking and baking, often entertaining friends1