Since September 2024, KRA has proudly delivered WIOA-funded Career, Business, and One-Stop Operator Services through the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Career Center Network in Medina and Summit Counties. One recent success story comes from Tim Jensch, 62—pictured here with Betty Holnapy, his Career Coach—who enrolled in the Medina County program in March 2025 originally to fulfill UI requirements—but soon discovered how KRA/OMJ services could open new doors.
During Orientation, Tim was identified as a Dislocated Worker, resulting from a lay-off as an Inventory & Purchasing Specialist after 15 years’ service. Betty worked closely with him, providing coaching sessions, resume revisions, interview preparation, and job leads from our Business and Career Services (B/CS) Teams.
Relying on his strong work ethic and persuasive personality—and guided by local labor market insights from KRA/OMJ—Tim was self-motivated in his job-search efforts, estimating that he had filled out 250+ applications, and participated in 45+ interviews. He felt discouraged at times, but knew that giving up “was not really an option.”
Tim’s perseverance paid off when he received a Senior Quoting Specialist offer from a multinational leader in Total Supply Management with 1200+ employees at more than 70 facilities on three continents. As great—and hard-won—as the starting salary was, he negotiated an additional $5,000 a year, an extra week of vacation, and 1 work-from-home day a week! On August 29, 2025, Tim visited the office, sharing his good news and thanking the KRA/OMJ Medina Team for their valuable guidance and support.
Deborah Johns, KRA/OMJ Career Services Manager & One-Stop Operator, remarked, “Tim’s personal Labor Day came on September 2, 2025, the day after the holiday, when he embarked on a new career path facilitated by Betty and our B/CS Teams, collaborating for a successful outcome for his search for financial security and stability. His journey reflects that with the right support, determination, and resources, success is always within reach.”