As vice president for advancement at Saint Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas, she initiated efforts to move the college from a history of capital campaigns to annual and major gift programs. In three years Jane Ann raised $1 million and significantly increased local community contributions, alumni giving and the level of volunteer involvement.

As director of donor relations for the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Jane Ann developed and managed the initial integrated fund service delivery system. She also directed the development and marketing efforts of the Heart of America Boy Scout Council for a combined total of ten years. Additionally, Jane Ann worked for the Community Development Department and Neighborhood Housing Services in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jane Ann's experience includes the development and implementation of comprehensive development and marketing plans. In the nonprofit sector, she initiated special events, annual campaigns, grant writing programs, volunteer management and development, media relations and the production of newsletters, brochures and articles.

As a consultant to The Shehane Group, Jane Ann has worked with nonprofits to develop board training and orientation sessions, create development departments, implement business plans, draft case statements, coach consultants and volunteers in soliciting major gifts, draft grant proposals, lead campaigns and coordinate marketing and public relations efforts.

Jane Ann is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Greater Kansas City Council of Philanthropy. She is a graduate of Saint Mary College in Leavenworth.