A Temple native, Jackie Blankenship graduated from University of Mary Hardin Baylor in August, 2003 with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting. Jackie began her career as on intern at a local distribution company in 2002.  She became their full time staff accountant in June, 2003.

Jackie joined Brockway, Gersbach, Mckinnon & Niemeier, P.C. in November, 2005 as an auditor, providing audit services to a variety of clients, including non-profit organizations, governmental units, and small businesses. She is currently studying for her CPA exam.