KENT ROGERT, PRESIDENT
Kent Rogert is the president of Jensen Rogert Associates and brings a unique combination of legislative experience, business leadership, and more than a decade of government relations work to the firm. Before entering the lobbying profession, Kent served District 16 in the Nebraska Legislature, where he gained firsthand experience with the legislative process, public policy, and what it takes to effectively advocate for an issue.
Since entering government relations, Kent has developed a diverse practice representing businesses, associations, health care organizations, nonprofits, and other clients before the Nebraska Legislature and state government. He works closely with clients to understand their industries, identify legislative and regulatory challenges, develop effective strategies, and ensure their interests are represented throughout the policymaking process.
Kent believes strong advocacy requires more than simply knowing the legislative process. Preparation, communication, credibility, and relationships all play an important role. Over the course of his career, he had developed trusted relationships with policymakers, state officials, industry leaders, and clients while earning a reputation for being accessible, straightforward, and focused on finding practical solutions.
His experience as both a former state senator and government relations professional gives Kent a valuable perspective on how decisions are made and how to effectively move an issue forward. he takes pride in understanding each client’s individual goals and providing the strategy, representation, and personal attention needed to help them succeed.
RON JENSEN, IN MEMORIAM
Ron founded Jensen Associates in 1988 – the lobbying firm that would ultimately become Jensen Rogert Associates in 2012. He built a solid reputation for vigorous representation of his clients’ interests, effective and timely communication, as well as sound management and attention to detail. The stability of the firm’s client list offers ample evidence of Ron’s continuing effectiveness.
Over the period of his career, he served three tours of duty in Nebraska State Government, the first one as a member of the Governor’s staff, and the last one as director of the state’s then-largest agency, the Department of Public Institutions, an agency that included the bulk of the functions now housed in the Department of Health and Human Services. In the private sector, Ron served as a hospital vice president, administrator of a children and adolescent psychiatric hospital, and deputy director and government relations specialist for a statewide hospital association. Holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska, Ron brought to Jensen Rogert Associates a wealth of experience and a record of meaningful achievement in public service, legislative and government relations, health care administration, and association management.
aubrynn sheets, manager of executive operations
Aubrynn is the Manager of Executive Relations at Jensen Rogert Associates. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in Business Management and brings a strong foundation in organizational management, communications, and business operations. Aubrynn supports clients and staff through administrative coordination, financial processes, and day-to-day office management.
Aubrynn is responsible for all of the firm’s record keeping, financial management activities, communications, and regulatory compliance. She assists clients with preparation and submission of required information to the Accountability and Disclosure Commission and oversees the firm’s system for tracking legislation during the period the Unicameral is in session. She also supports client events, meetings, and other administrative needs throughout the year.
Tess peterson, Manager of legislative relations
Tess is the Manager of Legislative Relations at Jensen Rogert Associates. She graduates this fall from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Political Science with a concentration in National Security. She began working for the firm in 2025 and brings a strong foundation in legislative affairs, public policy, and government relations. Tess supports clients and staff through legislative research, policy analysis, client coordination, and engagement with members of the Nebraska Legislature and their staff.
She is responsible for monitoring and analyzing legislation, coordinating legislative priorities, and communicating developments that impact the firm’s clients, lobbyists, senators, and legislative staff, helping ensure clients remain connected throughout the session. Tess also assists with planning and coordinating client events, legislative functions, and fundraisers. During the Unicameral session, she plays an active role in the firm’s day-to-day work at the Nebraska State Capitol. Tess oversees legislative tracking and research, attends committee hearings and meetings, prepares client updates, and helps coordinate the firm’s day-to-day legislative activities at the Nebraska State Capitol.