Human Resources
HANNAH MARTENSEN
Director of Human Resources
Accomplishments
In 2022 my husband and I welcomed a sweet baby girl, Ivy, to our family. Transitioning from wife, to mom, to working mom has been a great challenge and accomplishment. I’m so grateful that I have the opportunity to come to work every day, contribute to an amazing team at Mid-States, and support my family.
Off the Clock
”New mom” means I’m never really off the clock anymore! I love spending time with Ivy, my husband, Chris, and our huge extended family. I have a golden retriever, Orla, who I’m out playing fetch with almost every night.
Secret Life
Growing up, I was a competitive Scottish Highland Dancer. My dad played the bagpipes and we performed around town in what we called “The Bob and Hannah Show.”
SAM KLOPPMANN
Human Resources Business Partner
Accomplishments
Over the last year, we have done a lot of work connecting with local community organizations and schools to build opportunities to promote manufacturing and workforce development for Mid-States and the Stateline Region.
Extracurricular
PCI - Workforce Development Committee and Stateline Manufacturing Alliance Representative for Mid-States.
Off the Clock
We are in our second year of gardening and acquired six hens a few months back. Fun fact: Chickens are surprisingly social creatures. When we are not shuttling our boys about, you will find me reading in the backyard. This last year I reconnected with the fantasy genre and have been working through works by: Sanderson, Jordan, Lawhead, and Jones.
JENA PESCHANG
Human Resources Specialist
Accomplishments
I was very excited that I had this amazing opportunity to join the HR department at Mid-States! I won a few races back when I was racing Go Karts circa 2013-2017.
Off the Clock
Off the clock, you can find me renovating my new house, spending time with my friends and family. I also have a passion for cars so you can find me at car shows. I also support local bands and love to try out breweries.
Secret Life
I was on ESPN back in 2013 for when I raced go karts at Sugar River Raceway. They did a whole interview on why Danica Patrick influences female drivers. My Go Kart from when I raced dirt oval in 2016 is now in the Historical Auto Attractions Museum in Roscoe, Ill.