About County Manager Jenifer Davidson
Jenifer Davidson, County Manager of Douglas County, is an experienced local government leader with demonstrated success in managing uniquely challenging and highly complex municipal operations. She has extensive training in organizational leadership and adult learning, professional leadership development, change management, and motivating and inspiring teams.
Jenifer was appointed to the position of Assistant County Manager in April of 2018. She previously served as the Minden Town Manager from 2011 to 2018. In total, she has dedicated nearly sixteen years of her professional career to making a difference in her community.
Jenifer grew up in Douglas County and is graduate of Douglas High School. She attended Boise State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Law, and Political Philosophy. Most recently, she completed her Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning from The George Washington University in January 2023.
In 2007, Jenifer met her husband Ryan when she moved back to Douglas County from Boise after completing her college degree. Ryan is an active duty service member of the Nevada Army National Guard. Together, they are raising one very active three-year-old daughter. They enjoy spending time outdoors as a family as often as possible.
Jen Davidson's Letter to the Board of County Commissioners in regard to Performance Evaluation 2023-2024
Jen Davidson County Manager Contract