Jessica Campbell

Jess joins her dad Ron as a member of the Centerbrook family – she keeping the trains running in our front office, he tinkering with our old mill as facilities manager. A native of Killingworth, Connecticut, Jess received a degree in sociology from Central Connecticut State University before completing a certificate program in human resources at Post University.

While a career in HR may be her true calling, Jess first held several jobs in clothing retail following an undergraduate internship at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. At Hollywood Studios, she sold merchandise to families who rode the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and the Tower of Terror. Independent for the first time, she made lasting friendships there.

When asked what she learned from retail, Jess responds, “patience.” Her first job was at Calvin Klein, followed by Michael Kors, Ulta Beauty, Lucky Brand Jeans and her favorite, Juicy Couture. Don’t get her started on the bedazzled velour tracksuits worn by J. Lo and Paris Hilton. Jess also learned how to multitask, a skill that comes in handy in our busy front office, which handles everything from catering and travel arrangements to shipping, greeting visitors, answering phones, and processing shop drawings.

Jess loves to sing – in the shower, the car, and on stage. Whether karaoke or a choral group, she’s found confidence and poise performing for an audience and counts Taylor Swift as her favorite accompanist. A cat lover, Jess’s feline companion is named Lucy, or Lucifer, depending on her mood.

As a sociology major, Jess is a student of human behavior. Her natural bent is being helpful and making sure people’s needs are met. She fits right in at Centerbrook.