CLAREMORE — Rogers County employees are getting to know a new face in the courthouse — that of Jenny Bentley.

Bentley, a native and resident of Rogers County, was hired earlier this month as director of Human Recourses — the first ever in Rogers County.

“Actually, I think I may be the third (director of Human Resources) for a county government in the state,” observed Bentley. “Other than Rogers County, I’ve been told there are only two other counties in Oklahoma — Tulsa County and Oklahoma County — which have Human Resource directors, and I know I’m the first here (in Rogers County), so I’m excited to be on the ground floor of the department.”

“We’ve been without a Human Resources director since I’ve been with the county,” said District 1 Commissioner Dan DeLozier,” and we’ve grown enough in size now — I believe we’ve got around 250 county employees — that we felt it was time to develop this department (Human Resources) and hire a director.”

Her first “official” day of work was Wednesday, Feb. 1, since when, Bentley said she’s been getting caught up on county operations, regulations, and personnel.

“Essentially, my position encompasses everything in the field of human resources — recruiting and staffing, performance management, organization development, policy development, employee relations, you name it,” Bently said. “Right now, I’m still familiarizing myself with all the (County) files and employee information.”

Bentley was chosen among numerous applicants for the position, selected as she was the “most qualified” for the post, DeLozier said.

“We’re very pleased with Jenny — she’s certainly proven a good fit for Rogers County and for us (the Commissioners, under whom Bentley serves),” DeLozier said. “She’s had her hands full with paperwork the past few weeks which is never fun for anyone, but we’re confident she’ll prove to be an invaluable asset to Rogers County.”

“I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity,” Bentley said. “I’m organized to a fault which, in this job, is certainly a plus (laughs), and I love a good challenge, so I’m excited to be here.”

Bentley is a 2001 graduate of Catoosa High School, after which, she attended Carl Albert State College in Poteau then Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, from where she graduated with a degree in Business Management with Human Resource emphasis. She also holds her PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certificate.

She has previously worked in Human Resources and in the insurance fields.

Bentley is married to husband, Ryan, and the couple has three children, Annabelle, six years, Alison, five, Broderick, six months, and an American Bulldog named “Sarge.”

Bentley, a native and resident of Rogers County, was hired earlier this month as director of Human Recourses — the first ever in Rogers County.

“Actually, I think I may be the third (director of Human Resources) for a county government in the state,” observed Bentley. “Other than Rogers County, I’ve been told there are only two other counties in Oklahoma — Tulsa County and Oklahoma County — which have Human Resource directors, and I know I’m the first here (in Rogers County), so I’m excited to be on the ground floor of the department.”

“We’ve been without a Human Resources director since I’ve been with the county,” said District 1 Commissioner Dan DeLozier,” and we’ve grown enough in size now — I believe we’ve got around 250 county employees — that we felt it was time to develop this department (Human Resources) and hire a director.”

Her first “official” day of work was Wednesday, Feb. 1, since when, Bentley said she’s been getting caught up on county operations, regulations, and personnel.

“Essentially, my position encompasses everything in the field of human resources — recruiting and staffing, performance management, organization development, policy development, employee relations, you name it,” Bently said. “Right now, I’m still familiarizing myself with all the (County) files and employee information.”

Bentley was chosen among numerous applicants for the position, selected as she was the “most qualified” for the post, DeLozier said.

“We’re very pleased with Jenny — she’s certainly proven a good fit for Rogers County and for us (the Commissioners, under whom Bentley serves),” DeLozier said. “She’s had her hands full with paperwork the past few weeks which is never fun for anyone, but we’re confident she’ll prove to be an invaluable asset to Rogers County.”

“I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity,” Bentley said. “I’m organized to a fault which, in this job, is certainly a plus (laughs), and I love a good challenge, so I’m excited to be here.”

Bentley is a 2001 graduate of Catoosa High School, after which, she attended Carl Albert State College in Poteau then Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, from where she graduated with a degree in Business Management with Human Resource emphasis. She also holds her PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certificate.

She has previously worked in Human Resources and in the insurance fields.

Bentley is married to husband, Ryan, and the couple has three children, Annabelle, six years, Alison, five, Broderick, six months, and an American Bulldog named “Sarge.”