Mr. Jenne' is a cradle Catholic who has had time for several careers along the way. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Washington, a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Certificate in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. While he was at the UW, he originally majored in Chemistry, and more importantly he met the future Mrs. Alison Jenne'. They've celebrated 42 years of marriage and have six children who have attended Villanova, Christendom, Franciscan and the University of Idaho.
Mr. Jenne' served in the US Navy both active and reserve for a total of 30 years, retiring as a Captain. While a Reservist, he worked in politics, and led departments in the banking and insurance industries, mostly in market research. He was pulled out of retirement to serve as pastoral associate for administration at St. Thomas for a year, and again to teach chemistry at Coeur du Christ. He enjoys volunteering with the Knights of Columbus where he's been Grand Knight in two councils, and Faithful Navigator in two assemblies, and also serves as a Eucharistic minister for the Post Falls Veterans Home.