Quick Take #4: How two JMPers built nonlinear careers
In the latest Quick Take, Human Resources Director Paul Mastropolo (@Paul-Mastropolo) tackled a big topic from our 2025 Employee Experience Survey: career development. Since traditional upward moves can look a bit different in a smaller organization, we brought in Senior Campaign and Events Specialist Ashley Tannert (@ashley_tannert) and Senior Software Developer Justin Chilton (@Justin_Chilton) to share how they’ve successfully steered their own career journeys.
Tannert talked about pivoting from events to inside sales and back, proving how raising your hand for cross-functional projects can give you a whole new perspective.
Chilton shared how he leveraged tuition reimbursement for a master's degree and passion-driven side projects to successfully transition from tech support to software development. Both agreed that the secret to success includes supportive managers and a willingness to get a little uncomfortable — whether that means chasing a sales quota or tackling public speaking at a Discovery Summit.
With quarterly development check-ins happening now, it's the perfect time to chat with your manager about your goals.
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In the latest Quick Take, Paul Mastropolo, Ashley Tannert, and Justin Tannert discuss a big topic from our 2025 Employee Experience Survey: career development.
Company UpdateFeature StoryJMP NewsRe: Quick Take #4: How two JMPers built non-linear careersAshley and Justin, thank you for sharing your career development journey. It was inspiring to see how initiative, curiosity, continuous learning, and stepping out of your comfort zone contributed to your growth, supported by an environment that encouraged development and new opportunities. A great reminder that we can all actively shape our own careers.
Re: Quick Take #4: How two JMPers built non-linear careersWho wrote that headline? Because it's pretty perfect!!!
Re: Quick Take #4: How two JMPers built nonlinear careersLoved hearing how JMPers can jump from one career to another within this company.
Re: Quick Take #4: How two JMPers built nonlinear careersWhat a great session! Thank you, Justin and Ashley for sharing your career journeys and sage advice for others looking to continue to grow in their careers at JMP!
Re: Quick Take #4: How two JMPers built nonlinear careersThis is really spot-on on how career steps often takes place. Thank you Justin, Ashley and Paul. This would be valuable for our interns to watch as well.
Re: Quick Take #4: How two JMPers built nonlinear careersLoved hearing both of your career journeys, thank you for sharing!
