Henderson Engineers
Janelle Whisler has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Janelle currently works at Henderson Engineers, where they started in 2019 as a Talent Development Specialist before being promoted to the role of Talent Development Manager in March 2022. At Henderson Engineers, they are responsible for managing talent development programs and initiatives.
Prior to their current role, Janelle worked as the Director of Programs at Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship from May 2018 to February 2019. In this role, they focused on developing and organizing professional development presentations and workshops for the organization's diverse membership. Janelle also managed daily business operations and collaborated to ensure grant compliance.
Before joining Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship, Janelle served as the Assistant Director in the Engineering Career Center at the University of Kansas - School of Engineering. This role, which they held from July 2015 to April 2018, involved providing career advice and building relationships with employers.
Janelle's work experience also includes a role in Transition Services at USD 497 Lawrence Public Schools, where they worked from January 2008 to June 2015.
Janelle Whisler obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Baker University, where they attended from 2001 to 2005. Afterward, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Emporia State University, completing their studies from 2006 to 2008.
Henderson Engineers
Henderson Engineers is a national building systems design firm with a wide array of engineering services and a portfolio representing a full range of markets including business, community, retail, healthcare, and venue. Founded in 1970, we have more than 900 employees and licenses in all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and British Columbia). Through our offices in Bentonville, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Tampa, we help bring buildings to life. Our vision is to be the firm that builds a better world. Henderson is known in the industry for our people-first culture, technical excellence, and innovative designs, and we’ve diligently cultivated an inclusive, best-in-class work environment where people have a voice and opportunities to reach their full potential – both as employees and individuals. Our core values drive us to deliver unrivaled service and solutions that make us the team you want to partner with. Because good design on paper requires great building partners to bring it to life, we offer construction management and commissioning services from our sister company Henderson Building Solutions under one roof. Together, we combine engineering knowledge with in-the-field expertise to provide single-source design-build solutions for any project. Learn more by visiting hendersonengineers.com.