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Jeff and Jenny von Kienast’s love story began in 2019 through a setup by Jenny’s sister. Jenny needed a date for a black tie wedding, and her sister thought Jeff would be a great dance partner. Fast forward to August 25, 2023, and the couple tied the knot at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville. Their loving marriage is the foundation of the blended family they are raising with their three daughters in Westfield, IN.
Their first kiss on a snowy night in Chicago is a favorite memory, as is their honeymoon. Especially their whirlwind visit to the Sistine Chapel, which Jeff orchestrated despite a tight layover.
“I had been to Vatican City 17 years prior and missed seeing the Sistine Chapel by mere hours before it closed for the day,” Jenny says. “I told Jeff that story so many times that when we decided to go to Italy for our honeymoon, Jeff was determined I see it. Picture us: making our way through hundreds of tourists, long lines, the hot, busy streets of Rome, racing against the clock, and we finally saw it! Once we got to the ceiling painted by Michelangelo, I cared more about looking at Jeff in that moment. Here was this man who had never been to Rome with only a few hours to spare, and he stopped at nothing to make sure I got to see this treasure. It made me so thankful for this caring man I married. I was so grateful we got to experience it together.”
Jenny has built a successful 20 year career in pharmaceutical sales with Abbvie, where she started as an intern during her college years at Purdue University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science. Jeff, an entrepreneur at heart, began in insurance sales and is now part owner of three financial businesses. He’s also a security-licensed financial professional and does consulting work on the side. “I’ve always believed in creating my own circumstances,” says Jeff. “Plus, in my industry, it’s rewarding to see the impact our businesses have on people’s lives.”
Jeff and Jenny are proud of the three daughters they are raising together. Korinne (13), just finished sixth grade at WIS. She recently earned her black belt in taekwondo and has taken up golf. Korinne is a youth leader at their church and plays the flute in band. She loves Taylor Swift, theatre and cats. “We couldn’t ask for a greater example of an older, responsible sibling for her younger sisters,” says Jenny. Skylar (10), who just finished fourth grade at Oak Trace, is their sweet, funny kid who loves baking and playing softball. She recently made the WYSI All-Star softball team and got a lead role in her school play. Cambrie (10), is into competitive cheer at ICE Indy in Westfield. She’s energetic, loves playing Fortnite, riding bikes, and recently performed in her school’s talent show with a cheer and gymnastics routine. “Our girls are so different, yet they each bring something special to our family,” Jeff notes.
Jenny has built a successful 20 year career in pharmaceutical sales with Abbvie, where she started as an intern during her college years at Purdue University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science. Jeff, an entrepreneur at heart, began in insurance sales and is now part owner of three financial businesses. He’s also a security-licensed financial professional and does consulting work on the side. “I’ve always believed in creating my own circumstances,” says Jeff. “Plus, in my industry, it’s rewarding to see the impact our businesses have on people’s lives.”
Jeff and Jenny are proud of the three daughters they are raising together. Korinne (13), just finished sixth grade at WIS. She recently earned her black belt in taekwondo and has taken up golf. Korinne is a youth leader at their church and plays the flute in band. She loves Taylor Swift, theatre and cats. “We couldn’t ask for a greater example of an older, responsible sibling for her younger sisters,” says Jenny. Skylar (10), who just finished fourth grade at Oak Trace, is their sweet, funny kid who loves baking and playing softball. She recently made the WYSI All-Star softball team and got a lead role in her school play. Cambrie (10), is into competitive cheer at ICE Indy in Westfield. She’s energetic, loves playing Fortnite, riding bikes, and recently performed in her school’s talent show with a cheer and gymnastics routine. “Our girls are so different, yet they each bring something special to our family,” Jeff notes.
Completing their family are their pets: Shepherd, a 4-year-old rescue German Shepherd, and Lenny, a 4-year-old rescue cat. The two have a unique relationship, living on different floors of the house and occasionally glaring at each other through the stairs.
The Meyers-von Kienast family is very active and enjoys various hobbies. “We want to lead by example for our girls in fitness, faith, or even taking on new endeavors, no matter what age. In life, we’re meant to embrace new challenges, that’s how we all grow,” notes Jenny. They spend a lot of time on their boat at Morse Reservoir, where Jeff excels at wakesurfing and Jenny has learned to drive the boat. Jeff is also into dirt biking and archery, while Jenny recently learned to play the piano. Jeff is a few classes away from earning his blue belt in jiujitsu, and he’s teaching Jenny to play chess. “I haven’t beaten him yet, but I’m determined,” Jenny shares.
Jeff has been a coach with WYSI since 2021. He started by coaching two years of soccer with Skylar and has moved on to coaching five seasons of softball, including head coaching her All-Star team this summer. “Part of our family values are to serve others, especially our community. Jenny and I have found a passion in helping our youth.”
Jenny has been a Sunday school teacher at St. Elizabeth Seton since 2017, though she recently took a break after a difficult pregnancy loss. She is open about her experience, hoping to support other women going through similar situations. “The experience isn’t spoken about enough,” Jenny says. “In addition to my supportive husband, I was thankful I knew someone who shared their experience before I even knew I would need them. I pray I can offer that support for someone else.” The family attends TPCC in Carmel, where the girls are active in youth group. They also remain connected to their Catholic roots at St. Elizabeth Seton.
The Meyers-von Kienast family resides in Viking Meadows in Westfield, a community they deeply appreciate. Jenny and her daughters moved there in 2016, drawn by the location, the Monon Trail, and the friendly neighborhood. Jeff and his daughter moved in after their engagement, finding the community just as welcoming.
“We love how neighborly everyone is and how we can let our children ride bikes or play together, and everyone looks out for each other,” says Jenny. “Some of our neighbors are like family to us. My girls have had the same neighborhood sitter since my youngest was three. Every year on the last day of school, we celebrate the kids with an extremely fun water balloon fight when they get off the bus, followed by an ice cream social. Our kids look forward to it every year.”
The family has bonded over a love of travel and has visited many exciting places together, including Gatlinburg, Rosemary Beach, Phoenix, Disney World, Harry Potter World, Hilton Head, Leavenworth, Coeur d’Alene, New Buffalo, and New York City. This summer, they’re heading to Boston, Nantucket and are taking the girls on their annual cabin stay at Holiday World the weekend before school starts back up. Jeff and Jenny are also intentional about taking an annual international trip just the two of them, having recently visited Italy, France, and Vancouver with Banff, Canada, lined up next.
Some fun facts about the Meyers-von Kienasts include being a blended family with three daughters full time. All three girls have different hair colors – brunette, red and blonde. Jeff grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He made a pit stop in Austin, TX, for two years and then wound up in Westfield for work in 2018. Unbeknownst to them, he and Jenny only lived a few miles apart before they met, even shopping at the same grocery store.
Faith, love, and adventure are the cornerstones of the Meyers-von Kienast family. They believe in putting family first, embracing life’s adventures, and soaking in every moment together. They look forward to growing their bond as a blended family, helping others through service, and supporting their girls in all their endeavors in Westfield and wherever the world takes them.
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