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Jenifer Sipin

Jenifer or Jen Sipin was born on the south side of Chicago on November 9, 1982 to parents Jim and Rose Sipin. The Sipin family moved to South Carolina 5 years later, rearing young Sipin in the south. At a young age Jen identified a dislike for sweet tea and grits. She also spent most of her formative years playing with the boys of the neighborhood. She had just as many toy trucks as she did barbies. In 1989 a new bundle of joy was born to the Sipin family - Tiffany. As an older sister, Jen was very loving of her new sibling and showed her special attention. While the sisters were not close at a young age, the two later became quite close. Jen worked with her father in a family business (Bumpers Car Wash - Seneca, SC), doing what ever needed to be done, from cashiering to washing windows. This experience has instilled a strong work ethic and entrepreneurship spirit in Jen. In middle school Sipin started to play soccer; this hobby grew into varisty roles in high school and coaching positions in the community. During high school Sipin worked, played soccer, acted as editor of the school newspaper and was part of many student organizations.

In 2001 Jen Sipin graduated from Dacula High School (Georgia) and went on to study Speech Communications at the University of Georgia. Sipin's first year was spent learning the ropes as a new co-ed undergrad. In college Sipin also joined many student organizations and worked as a resident assistant in Creswell Hall. Sipin spent many a days walking the UGA campus, enjoying the beauties of Athens and the architecture of the south. During her last 2 years at UGA Sipin was a part of the Arch Society, a student ambassador program, consisting of 36 men and women who represent the student body to visitors, students, and at official University events. This was Sipin's favorite college activity. Sipin graduated in May of 2006 with a degree in Speech Communications and certificates in Leadership & Service and New Media.

Post graduation Sipin headed to Anchorage, Alaska, as a part of a management training program with Ferguson Enterprises. Sipin worked for Ferguson for 2 years, with roles ranging from Showroom Consultant in Anchorage to Assistant Manager/Operations in Soldotna, Alaska. In June of 2008 Sipin departed from Ferguson to explore career possibilities within the communications field. Sipin acted as the Communications Coordinator at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.

Jen Sipin currently resides in Anchorage, Alaska were she hopes to spend the next five years.