About
Jennifer Cook-Buman holds her bachelor's degree in Sociology with a focus on pre-med and her Master of Business Administration from Marylhurst University.
She began her career in corporate America, with a balance of roles in management and sales. In 2007 Jenn started a successful senior housing and care referral agency, much like 1st CHOICE.
In 2024 Jenn sold her business to 1st CHOICE and joined the agency full-time as a Housing & Care Advisor serving the Portland Metro area.
She has served as Board Treasurer for the Metropolitan Senior Network and is active in OSRAA, an association of leading referral agencies in Oregon.
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What Clients Say
Joel Turvey
a year ago
Jenn Buman is compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. She helped me to navigate the selection of an assisted living facility when my mother moved here three years ago. My mother had a good experience there, and now, with help from Jenn's colleague Julie, she has transitioned to a smaller adult care home, a choice that Jenn heartily recommended. Jenn continues to offer insightful advice and encouragement for me. She is never too busy to take my call or to answer my emails promptly. I would highly recommend Jenn Buman and 1st Choice Advisory Services for guidance in choosing senior living facilities.
Read on Google →Pamela Perrin
a year ago
I had the privilege of working with 1st Choice agent, Jenn Buman. Jenn has a beautiful balance of professionalism and genuine care and concern for her clients. She listens carefully to the client's needs and preferences and provides “good fit” choices for care centers. She has a wealth of information to help clients navigate the elder care system. She accompanies clients on visits, follows up promptly on questions with texts and phone calls, and advocates on her clients' behalf. I highly recommend working with Jenn. She's a gem!
Read on Google →Staci Prutsman
a year ago
We would not have survived this process without Jenn's help. She was able to quickly identify the best place for my mother-in-law to move and it has changed my mother-in-law's life for the better. My father-in-law was a little more tricky as he needed different care. Jenn was the only person my father-in-law would talk to and he trusted her. She was able to find a place for him that would take on his medical needs. I can't recommend her enough if your family is struggling to find a place for your parents where their specific needs will be met.
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