Jessica Kalinoski

What’s your current position?  How long have you been in this position?  Can you give me a brief overview of what it is you do in your work?

I am the Director of Operations for Admiral Management Services since June 2010. My position encompasses development of upcoming projects, policies and procedures and overseeing management of each project. I have recently obtained my PA Real Estate Broker’s license and will be opening a real estate division of our company with emphasis on residential and commercial real estate in NEPA.

What would you say most motivates you to do the work you do?  What are you most passionate about?   

Developing projects from start to finish is rewarding. Taking a building that would otherwise be turned in to a surface parking lot and instead developing it into apartments and commercial spaces occupying the downtown neighborhood gives our entire team great pride and benefits the community.

Where did you grow up and did you go to a college/trade school after high school?  Where did you go, and what was that like? How did you end up in NEPA?

I am born and raised in Scranton, attended the University of Scranton for a short time and worked my way up through the ranks to where I am today. Currently I live in Throop with my fiancé and four children.

Did you have any key mentors or people who deeply influenced who you are?  Tell a bit about them and what they did that influenced you.  

I have been lucky to have employers who allowed me to take my children to work with me when necessary. Without them, I would not have been able to succeed as a working mother of four. Paying it forward to our working parents throughout our company creates a family friendly atmosphere while teaching children how to be successful employees.

How did you learn about Leadership Lackawanna? In what class year and program did you participate? Describe your experience. How did the program affect you post-graduation? What has your involvement with leadership Lackawanna been post-graduation?

 I graduated from the Leadership Lackawanna Executive track in 2012. Leadership has provided me—and many members of my team— with tremendous opportunities throughout the past 8 years including serving as a board member for 3 years. I look forward to providing our employees with the Leadership experience for years to come.