Jen S. Pennington ∼ Root Director
As owner and creative director of Rhizome Design, Inc., Jen brings a unique perspective to the marketing arena. Trained as a fine artist and a graphic designer, Jen's work reflects her keen appreciation of both disciplines. Her consideration of color and ability to incorporate design elements that push the creative envelope, reflects her conviction that marketing is an art form as well as a business process.
Jen has also led seminars for Hewlett Packard's printer development teams and the Washington State Public Relations Association. A guest lecturer on art processes for multimedia conferences and a contributor to the University of Washington School of Business outreach programs, her eclectic pre-Rhizome portfolio includes work for Columbia-Tri-Star, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, New Line Cinema, Microsoft Corporation, and The Metropolitan Opera House.
Jen earned her BFA with Honors from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. As a fine artist, she has produced and designed professional stage productions for New York's off-Broadway theater and received the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority's "Art for Transit" program grant. Her works have been exhibited in galleries in New York and Los Angeles and are held in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.
A designer who is not afraid to get her hands dirty, Jen completed the Forest Stewardship Certification program for the property on Whidbey Island she owns with husband, photographer Robert J. Pennington. Armed with a set of his and her chainsaws, they have been known to spend long weekends clearing brush and drying wood to build their sustainable, green home.
Awards:
- Three Gold League of American Communications Professionals LLC (LACP) 2007 awards.
- Gold award in Competition Class (Print: Magazine/Newsletter up to $10 million)
- Gold award for Best Narrative in the special achievement category
- #18 of the Top 100 Communication Materials of 2007
- Two Apex Awards for best Web design
- Two Marcom Communications Gold Awards (Web and print)
- Silver and Bronze Emerald City Craftsmanship Awards
- Service recognition award from the City of Los Angeles, CA
- Proclamation award from the Town of Huntington, Long Island, NY for signage work on the Henry Ingraham Nature Preserve
