Jennifer Gabel

Jennifer Gabel is the manager and owner of JK Crane, a crane rental company based in New Jersey, servicing the NYC Metro area. Jennifer began her career in the Beauty Industry, where she learned managerial, leadership and nail painting skills. In 2005, she purchased a crane company with her family and gradually bought out their interests to form JK Crane. Jennifer received her Bachelor’s of Science in Finance from the R.H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland – College Park. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, daughter and cat.

Jennifer is an active member of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), which is comprised of leaders in her industry who push for smart legislation and safety practices, among other goals. She currently serves on the Communications Advisory Board, the Tower Crane Committee and the Foundation Grants & Scholarships Committee.

When Jennifer is not on a job site or at an SC&RA meeting, you can find her on Hauling in Heels (www.haulinginheels.com), a blog dedicated to sharing her experiences working in a male-dominated field. You can also find her on Instagram @jenniferlgabel or on Twitter @jennalo.