Jess Duggan

Education

Babson College, BS, Business Administration

Experience

Before joining The Boda Group, Jess worked in event management and hospitality. She began her career working in weddings and social events at a high-end ski resort in Park City, UT and then spent time in South Carolina running university events at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Jess returned to her home state of Massachusetts in 2013 to refocus on weddings and corporate events, spending time at an upscale wedding venue in Wellesley, MA and then working in Boston for four years for a creative entertainment company running corporate and private events. After having her two sons, Jess joined the operations team of The Boda Group in 2019.

At The Boda Group…

Jess brings her love of details and problem solving to her work supporting the Boda team and clients. As operations manager, Jess works directly with clients to coordinate contracting and invoicing and supports the Boda team in business administration, client outreach and business development. Since joining the Boda team, Jess has improved internal and client-facing communications, and helped implement improved business development processes and internal systems.

One place that is special to me is…

Park City, UT because I moved there immediately after graduating from college, began my career and ultimately ended up having my wedding there. I am extremely passionate about nature and hiking, and Utah is a paradise for anyone who loves the outdoors. While living there I was able to travel extensively around the state and west coast and picked up some new skills, like skiing and snowboarding! My husband and I chose to get married there because of how meaningful Park City is to both of us and we try to travel there whenever possible to reminisce and enjoy the outdoors.

I’m part of The Boda Group because…

I am passionate about our values and about building deep, meaningful relationships with our clients and team. I admire the work that our coaches do to help leaders and organizations be better and feel honored to play a part in that.

Things that make me smile include…

spending time with my husband and two young sons, hiking and spending time in nature, attending Dave Matthews Band concerts and enjoying live music.

If I had a crystal ball, I’d like to know…

where I’ll be in 10 years! I am a planner by nature and like to have all the details for every scenario in both my personal and professional life. I love to plan ahead and am constantly asking “what’s next?” I would love the chance to see where the next 10 years will take me.

My friends say I’m…

adventurous, funny, loving, and always in charge of the music.