MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2022: Fogelman Properties (Fogelman), one of the country’s largest, privately-owned and fully integrated multifamily investment and property management companies, is pleased to announce the hire of Leah Jensen as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. 

Jensen will be based in the Memphis corporate office and brings more than 15 years of experience in human resources and business operations to her new role at Fogelman. The new SVP of HR will work closely with Fogelman’s senior management to consult on key organizational functions and is responsible for managing human resources, payroll, recruiting and training teams. 

“We’re so excited to welcome Leah to the team,” said Melissa Smith, Chief Administrative Officer at Fogelman. “She brings a wealth of expertise in human resources that will be a strong asset to our strategic direction, talent management and DEI efforts.”

Jensen previously served as COO, VP of Operations and HR Director at the Memphis Zoo where she directed a team of more than 300 employees and championed all human resources procedures in the areas of talent management, employee relations, employee communications and information system software (HRIS). As COO, Leah led the Memphis Zoo to a Top 10 ranking by USA Today.

Her most recent roles include serving as the Graduate Program Recruiter at the Bank of Ireland and HR Operations Manager at Vera Bradley. Jensen earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Goshen College and a CIPD Diploma in human resource management from the National College of Ireland. 

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