Sell-Side to IRO Roundtable September 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am ET Virtual

As a solutions specialist for TrendLign perception studies, Jennifer provides guidance to Rivel’s clients in support of critical decision making, planning and strategy. She works one-on-one with IROs, management teams and the board to interpret study results and develop action steps that achieve maximum impact.

A seasoned executive, Jennifer brings over 26 years of investor relations experience. She served as vice president of IR at industry giants including ExxonMobil, Caterpillar, DuPont, Campbell Soup and Best Buy. Her diverse expertise includes navigating mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, CEO and CFO transitions, earnings beats and misses, lawsuits, investor days and various shareholder proposals. She excels at understanding the perceptions and expectations of the buy-side and sell-side, and instilling best practices to inspire confidence in management teams.

Outside of work, Jennifer participates in her church choir, is a master gardener and enjoys spending time with her husband and two adult children.

Jennifer graduated as a National Merit Scholar and 10th in her class from the University of St. Catherine with a B.A. in English. She also holds an M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas, where she graduated magna cum laude.

Jennifer holds an Investor Relations Charter (IRC) designation and actively contributes to NIRI. She served on the national board from 2019 to 2021, was named a NIRI fellow in 2023 and has presented at multiple NIRI chapter events. Jennifer has held leadership positions in the NIRI Philadelphia and NIRI Twin Cities chapters and currently mentors two NIRI representatives. She contributed content to the NIRI Book of Knowledge, set to be published this fall.

Sandi brings over 20 years of Investor Relations and Finance experience helping clients identify solutions to enhance their IR practices. Sandi's previous experience as an IRO at a Fortune 500 company has given her the insight to the challenges that companies face with communicating to investors and creating best-in-class IR programs.

Sandi works closely with IR professionals, CEOs and CFOs, helping them identify new opportunities to differentiate their investment stories to positively impact valuation, attract new investors and increase investments from current shareholders. Sandi has advised a cross-section of both US and global companies from some of the world’s largest and most respected organizations, as well as mid- and small-cap companies.

Prior to her current role, Sandi was responsible for the creation and execution of Rivel's StoryLign division, which helps companies develop best-in-class investor communications. StoryLign works with companies worldwide of all sizes and industries to drive value by crafting a compelling investor story. Sandi developed a unique and thorough process that uncovers and addresses investor knowledge gaps. Using the art of storytelling, the team produces customized presentations that are strategic and actionable.

Prior to joining Rivel, Sandi was the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Regions Financial (Fortune 500) for almost nine years, where she helped build a best-in-class IR program, managed investor days and created extensive external and internal financial messaging platforms. Prior to her investor relations career, Sandi managed the strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting program and has a deep understanding of internal financial communications. Sandi began her career in the retail industry working for two publicly traded companies in various finance positions.

She earned a BS in Accounting and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Auburn University.

Sandi likes to learn about new places and cultures, and subsequently spends her free time travelling with her family and friends.

Gene has been with Rivel since 2000 and now manages the overall growth of company. While with Rivel, Gene helped to create Rivel’s renowned IR best practices program called GuideLign while overseeing approximately 800 investor perception studies and advising senior management teams and boards on strategic investor communications. Gene is also a frequent presenter and panelist at global investor relations meetings and conferences.

Prior to joining Rivel, Gene spent eight years brokering on Wall Street.

Much of Gene’s free time is devoted to School of Rock activities and his son’s rock & roll band, King Falcon.

He earned a BA in International Business from Hofstra University.

Nadine works closely with IR professionals and management teams, working across various industries, cap sizes and geographies. She draws from her extensive experience in communications to help them better engage with current and prospective investors and improve valuation.

Prior to joining Rivel, Nadine had a career in corporate sponsorship, raising money for National Public Radio, and working with non-profit organizations to aid in the development of their communications strategy. She also worked in the television and film industry, holding various positions at CAA, Warner Bros. and NBC.

Nadine enjoys anything that gets her outside, whether it’s hiking or yoga, or something else. She likes to write and has been published in a local magazine. She has a passion for decorating, art and vintage finds. Right now, she’s inspired by Mid-Century modern.

She earned a BA in Communications from Purdue University.