Jen Marchesani has been with Shildan Group for almost 10 years, and currently serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. During her tenure, she has worked on numerous iconic projects featuring terra cotta rain screen and/or sunscreen throughout the United States. Jen was integral to the collaboration with OFFICE 52 Architecture on their materials & technology research, development and fabrication of the custom extruded terra cotta panels and custom glazes for the innovative high-performance façade on Tykeson Hall at the University of Oregon. Their collaboration combines materials research, artistic experimentation, and industry expertise to generate a ceramic façade solution to achieve desired aesthetics, sustainability and technical requirements. Jen has a passion for terra cotta, rainscreen systems and healthy wall construction.