Leading from the Front: Office Manager Jennifer Christilles
From childhood roots to strategic roles, Jen embodies the Lawton drive.
Watch Jen’s 2-minute highlight: from shredding papers for Barbara at 12 years old to helping run Lawton’s day-to-day operations and support the people behind the work.
- Office Manager at Lawton Printing & Graphics
- Grew up in the shop, working for her grandmother Barbara Lawton
- Known for pitching in wherever she’s needed—front office to back room
“Barbara got up every day, got ready, and came in—no matter how she felt. Jen has that same drive. If we need her here, she shows up.”
— Cheryl Howard, Jen’s mom and Lawton’s Accounts Receivable lead since 1991“Jen leads from the front. She knows this business from the ground up and never asks anyone to do a job she isn’t willing to do herself.”
— Greg Howard, Jen’s step-dad and Lawton’s Co-Founder, Owner & PresidentJennifer Christilles embodies the Lawton drive. Read about her journey, from childhood roots in the office to her hands-on approach as CFO and Office Manager.
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