Meet the Team
J.J. Schenkelberg - Managing Member, Portfolio Manager, and Chief Compliance Officer

J.J. is a seasoned financial professional with over two decades of experience in investment management and compliance. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Kansas State University in 1997 and later pursued her MBA at Creighton University, graduating in 2006. J.J. has held key roles in the financial sector, including serving as a Senior Analyst at First National Bank of Omaha and a Senior Portfolio Manager at CLS Investments, LLC. Since 2016, she has been the Managing Member, Portfolio Manager, and Chief Compliance Officer at Schenkelberg Investments, where she oversees investment strategies and regulatory adherence.
Beyond her professional achievements, J.J. is a dedicated wife to Jerry and a proud mother of two, Stryker and Tori. When she’s not managing portfolios, she enjoys hitting the golf course, practicing yoga, and exploring new destinations through travel.
Amy Vance - Director of Operations

Amy has been in the financial industry since 2005. A native of Columbus, NE, she earned a double major in Business Administration and Mathematics from the University of Nebraska–Kearney. After college, she began her career at Shell Oil in Houston before returning to Omaha in 2005 to transition into financial services. Her experience includes roles at a large life and variable annuity company, a third-party money manager, and a local wealth management firm.
Amy has been married to her husband, Mark, since 2007, and together they have two daughters, Ella and Lanie. Their family enjoys traveling, spending time together, and supporting their daughters in softball, volleyball, and swimming. Their goldendoodle, Gus, adds plenty of laughter to their home.