Jenna Ponshock developed an affinity for the industry very early, having grown up on a dairy farm. However, she realized that her strengths and interests lay in a different direction than farming itself.
Jenna serves the industry as the Director of Product Management at Nelson-Jameson. In this role, she is laser-focused on enhancing innovation, working closely cross-departmentally to streamline procedures and improve communication. Her responsibilities include setting strategic goals, improving procurement processes, and developing programs to drive growth and efficiency.
Prior to her role as Director of Product Management at Nelson-Jameson, she also held positions as product manager, department manager, and associate director of product management. Jenna has a degree in management, which equipped her with the skills to support and enhance the dairy industry in a meaningful way.
Her learning has continued during her time at Nelson-Jameson. Starting as an assistant product manager, she learned the intricacies of janitorial and sanitation products in the food processing industry. She used those skills to expand the janitorial and sanitation category by introducing new items and suppliers, implementing growth incentive programs, and developing relationships with manufacturing partners. She also enhanced procurement and procedural efficiencies by sourcing items through strategic suppliers.
Jenna has a degree in management, which equipped her with the skills to support and enhance the dairy industry in a meaningful way.
“My goal has always been to help others, and working with Nelson-Jameson allows me to do just that while staying connected to my roots in dairy.”
July 25, 2025
Implementing a color-coding program is just the first step! Our latest blog post, inspired by an article...
April 14, 2026Wisconsin
Join Nelson-Jameson at the premier gathering for professionals in the cheese, butter, whey, and cultured dairy processing industry. CheeseExpo is the perfect place to meet our team and discover how our experts and solutions can help optimize your operation. Nelson-Jameson specialists will be on-site and available to meet with you to discuss all of your specific facility challenges. Find Us on the Floor: Locate the Nelson-Jameson booth in the center of the show floor, where we will be exhibiting alongside trusted partners. Ready to Connect? Don't miss the opportunity to meet our specialized team. Just fill out the form to get started, and we’ll see you in Milwaukee! More About the Event: CheeseExpo brings together over 4,000 leaders, suppliers, and professionals from across the cheese, butter, whey and cultured dairy products processing industry. It’s the only event that combines in-depth educational sessions, high-value networking, exciting celebrations honoring industry excellence, and a massive exhibit floor showcasing the latest innovations. Your hosts Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) promise an exciting event.
April 30, 2026California
Join us for the 2nd Annual Nelson-Jameson Golf Outing West, a full day of golf, networking, and fun set against the beautiful backdrop of Madera Golf & Country Club in Madera, California. This annual event brings together food manufacturing industry professionals for a relaxed yet engaging experience—fostering connections, strengthening partnerships, and enjoying time together both on and off the course.
Discover our comprehensive guide to sanitary hose assemblies designed for dairy, food, beverage, and other hygienic processing environments. This catalog includes detailed specifications, material options, coupling styles, and best-practice recommendations to help you select safe, durable, and compliant transfer solutions for your facility.
Discover the power of professional sanitation with our top-of-the-line sprayers, foamers, and fogging equipment—designed to make cleaning faster, easier, and more effective than ever.
Nelson-Jameson's Service & Repair improves operational knowledge and skills of maintenance personnel regarding installed equipment. Participants will gain insights into the functions and maintenance requirements of critical components, including installed valves, pumps, instrumenation, and heat exchangers.
Sanitary process equipment ensures product integrity, giving transporters confidence to move goods safely.
At Ace Sanitary, the experienced team delivers tailored solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance with sanitary and washdown hoses for food and beverage, brewery, pharmaceutical industries and more.Their offerings include customized training sessions, engaging Lunch n’ Learn events, and on-site plant hose assessments. They specialize in Single Use Services with strict quality standards, fast lead times, and no minimum order quantities.
Alfa Laval valve training is designed to empower your team with the essential skills and knowledge to operate and maintain Alfa Laval equipment effectively. Hands-on training programs, delivered either on-site or remotely, ensure that your operators develop skilled confidence in managing valves and associated systems. By focusing on safety and reliability, our training enhances equipment performance while generating a culture of competence within your workforce.
Alfa Laval pump training equips teams with the essential skills required for the effective operation and maintenance of Alfa Laval equipment. These hands-on training programs, offered both on-site and remotely, enable operators to build confidence in managing pumps and associated systems. Investing in this training significantly reduces downtime and operational expenses, driving cost savings while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Anderson-Negele is a leading provider of chart recorders and hygenic process instrumentation that prioritizes quality and efficiency in every service they offer. Their extensive range includes on-site and virtual demos, troubleshooting support, and specialized training programs, all designed to enhance operational performance and compliance. With factory-trained technicians, they provide critical services such as calibration, start-up assistance, and ongoing technical support, ensuring clients receive expert help whenever needed. Their commitment to world-class service is exemplified by 24-hour telephone support and efficient repair solutions for a variety of instrumentation products that minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
The PHE 101 Heat Exchanger Training provides comprehensive, on-site, hands-on education focused on the functionality, maintenance, and management of plate heat exchangers (PHEs). Designed to empower your staff, this training helps cultivate a deep understanding of PHEs, which in turn minimizes equipment downtime, mitigates costly errors, fosters teamwork, and enhances the longevity of your systems.
Recognize and address possible hygiene and sanitation challenges based on the cleaning and material handling equipment available in your facility. Through a discovery call, virtual, or on-site assessment, Vikan SQF Practitioner certified specialists will assist in confirming that your system and cleaning tool inventory aligns with your risk management objectives while pinpointing any missing tools and enhancing maintenance and usage practices. Evaluate whether your existing tools are utilized in the most effective manner, or determine if a more suitable tool exists for the task at hand. Ensure that your tools comply with all relevant standards and regulatory requirements. Site evaluations encompass a summary survey, an overview of the location, a color-coded factory layout plan, product suggestions, a recommended order form, and a proposal for a follow-up survey.
This is a comprehensive program for the food processing industry. Nelson-Jameson brings together the most extensive collection of color-coded products for material handling, product handling, janitorial, safety, apparel, QA/QC, and metal-detectable applications. With the right pieces, a color-coding system is a powerful tool in preventing cross-contamination of allergens and food-borne illnesses that can lead to sickness or expensive product recalls.
Using metal-detectable or x-ray detectable items and following industry guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of product contamination, maximizing food safety and ensuring the integrity of your product.
Prevent cross-contamination by using this guide to identify what boots and scrubbers are best suited to your application.
Innovative cleaning and dust control solutions to create a safe, efficient, and productive workplace.
3M leverages science and technology to provide advanced commercial cleaning solutions, enhancing the productivity of your processing facility.
Proper floor care, including machines, chemicals, and cleaning tools, helps reduce contamination spread in your facility.
Browse pest control products for your facility.
With existing and emerging threats, food safety has never been more important to food manufacturers in protecting their consumers and their organization.
Get Dry Cleaning Certified through our complimentary immersive food safety-focused workshop for managers, personnel, and teams.
Get Petrifilm Certified through our complimentary immersive workshop for managers, personnel, and teams. The workshop offers practical knowledge through hands-on training and networking with industry professionals and experts. Attendees gain an in-depth understanding of Petrifilm technology and valuable insights into effective environmental monitoring practices. Participants leave with a certification and a wealth of resources that can significantly contribute to elevating their plant's quality control standards.
Explore an in-depth overview of container liners and handling solutions built to support clean, efficient, and contamination-free operations. This guide provides liner types, sizing charts, material comparisons, and expert tips for choosing the right protective liners for ingredients, food processing, sanitation, and industrial applications.
Explore this guide to learn about sanitation tips and broswe products to stop contamination at the door with our innovative selection of disinfectant mats.
Hidden drain issues can lead to big problems—odor, backups, and even shutdowns. That’s why industrial-grade drain cleaning products are essential for keeping your operation flowing without disruption. Whether you're dealing with grease, sludge, or unseen buildup, the right solution can make all the difference. Want to protect your facility and your bottom line? Dive into smarter, stronger drain care today.
Achieve an effective sanitation program in your facility with footwear and sanitation products.
Failure to effectively identify and anticipate workplace hazards is a leading cause of worker injury, with recorded cases numbering in the millions each year. A leading cause is inadequate PPE for workers’ hands, which introduces hidden costs that impact both employee well-being and the bottom line. Investing in quality PPE instantly improves organizational efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes needed recovery time. Incorporating a process to increase hazard recognition is a critical step to establishing effective health and safety procedures. Discover the true cost of inadequate protection and how to identify safety hazards in order to minimize workplace risks and increase productivity.
With existing and emerging threats, food safety has never been more important to food manufacturers in protecting their consumers and their organization. Worker safety is closely tied to food safety, and utilizing robust worker safety measures and high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential. In food manufacturing, accidents aren’t just safety incidents; they can set off a domino effect, creating risks to consumers and brands.
Each complimentary AnsellGUARDIAN® assessment is tailor-made to meet your specific safety & PPE objectives, whether that be for a single application or an entire facility. You will receive best practice recommendations to optimize your PPE dispensing and advise on business performance improvements. What you’ll get: Personalized risk management solutions to improve worker safety, increase regulatory compliance, and reduce injuries. Guidance to reduce the cost of ownership. Best practices to optimize employee performance and productivity. How it's done: Field experts observe each application, utilizing the provided data and a proven process to deliver a customized, tailor-made assessment. The assessment employs a three-step approach: analysis, implementation, and improvement. A simple process focuses on the most relevant areas to deliver the appropriate safety solution.
Employees are your greatest asset, protect them with 3M Safety Products.
Nelson-Jameson offers a wide range of safety products for food and dairy processors, providing PPE to enhance their safety programs.
In this catalog, browse multi-hazard hand & body protection solutions curated specficially for food manufacturers.
Clean hands are the first line of defense against product contamination.
