Before joining the team at Welland CARSTAR, Jenny began her career at Performance Collision in 2017. She initially took on the role of Customer Service Representative (CSR), but by December of that same year, she had already set her sights on the estimating side of the business. With curiosity, determination, and a hunger to learn, Jenny stepped into the estimating role and quickly started building her skillset.

Life, however, had other exciting plans—Jenny welcomed her first child not long after. But her time away from the shop didn’t last long. When her daughter was about five months old, John (yes, our John!) reached out and brought Jenny back into the fold at Performance Collision. This time, she took on back-end estimating and soon advanced to Parts Manager, soaking up knowledge at every opportunity.

From the beginning, it was clear: Jenny wasn’t interested in staying in one lane. She wanted to learn it all, do it all, and position herself as a versatile and impactful leader in the collision repair industry. So when her path crossed with John again—this time at Welland CARSTAR—it was the perfect opportunity to take things to the next level. She stepped confidently into the Assistant Manager role and has been making her mark ever since.

In an industry where women often face challenges showcasing their expertise, Jenny stands out. Her journey has been one of growth, grit, and persistence. By the time she joined the team at Welland CARSTAR, she had built a rock-solid foundation of confidence and technical know-how—and she’s been delivering results ever since.

What sets Welland CARSTAR apart for Jenny is the sense of teamwork. The support, the encouragement, and the culture of empowerment fuel everyone to push harder, aim higher, and truly believe in themselves. Jenny is also a big believer in process—structured, efficient systems that set people up for success. Now, she gets to help shape those very processes, while mentoring others, just as she was once mentored. For her, it’s a full-circle moment—and a rewarding one at that.

And when Jenny isn’t working… well, that’s the thing—Jenny is always working. Even when she’s not physically in the shop, we’re pretty sure she’s somehow still running the show. Have we checked the phones for bugs? Maybe. Is she secretly running the place telepathically? Possibly. But that kind of commitment, passion, and borderline-superhero-level multitasking is exactly why Jenny is such an incredible asset to our team.

Even better? She's here for you, too. So don’t be shy—ask her questions, pick her brain, and if you're ever in a fender bender, trust us... you're in some seriously capable (possibly omnipresent) hands.

Jenny Askeland
jenny@carstarwelland.ca