Ave Maria Press is happy to welcome two new team members to its Accounting and Sales departments: Brittany DeMeulenaere, Director of Accounting and Financial Operations and Janette Hasenecz, Inside Sales Coordinator.
Welcome, Brittany DeMeulenaere!
Brittany joins Ave Maria Press as director of accounting and financial operations, bringing twenty years of experience in accounting and finance. Her background includes financial reporting, accounting operations, audit leadership, forecasting, process improvement, and team development.
Brittany has spent much of her career at Kulzer in South Bend, where she most recently served as accounting manager and led a team across several areas of accounting. She lives in Niles with her husband and two daughters. Outside of work, Brittany is an active sports mom and enjoys cheering on her daughters in their activities.
We look forward to the experience and expertise Brittany will bring to our team!
Welcome, Janette Hasenecz!
Janette joins Ave Maria Press as inside sales coordinator, bringing a strong mix of sales, customer service, administrative, and nonprofit experience to the team. Most recently, she worked with Case Western Reserve University, supporting its Donor Relations team. Earlier in her career, Janette worked in media sales and marketing, where she managed client relationships, developed new business, and created marketing strategies.
We’re excited to have Janette bring her experience, organizational skills, and relationship-building strengths to the Sales team.
