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Jennifer Smestad
General Counsel at
OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 29/06/2026
Profile
Jennifer O.
Smestad currently holds the positions of Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel at Otter Tail Corp.
since 2018, and General Counsel & Vice President-Legal Affairs at Otter Tail Power Co. since 2018.
Jennifer is also a member of the American Bar Association, Association of Corporate Counsel, Minnesota State Bar Association, State Bar Association of North Dakota, and State Bar of South Dakota.
Ms. Smestad completed undergraduate education at the US Military Academy in 1992 and graduate education at The University of Texas School of Law in 1998.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2026 | 19,625 ( 0.05% ) | 2 M $ | 29/06/2026 |
Jennifer Smestad active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OTTER TAIL CORPORATION | General Counsel | 31/12/2017 |
Otter Tail Power Co.
 Otter Tail Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Owns, operates and controls facilities used for generation, transmission & distribution of electric power | General Counsel | 31/12/2012 |
State Bar Association of North Dakota
 State Bar Association of North Dakota State Bar Association of North Dakota is a non-profit company based in Bismarck, ND. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
State Bar of South Dakota
 State Bar of South Dakota Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of South Dakota is a professional organization representing over 3,000 members, including approximately 1,800 active in-state attorneys. The private company is based in Pierre, SD. Established in 1897, it operates under the authority of the South Dakota Supreme Court to oversee attorney admission, discipline, and uphold professional and ethical standards. Governed by a board of bar commissioners, the bar promotes lawyer professionalism, continuing legal education, community leadership, and public outreach. It provides resources and programs for legal professionals and the public, including free continuing legal education, risk management, wellness initiatives, and career support. Public services include lawyer discipline, complaint filing, and access to legal resources. The bar’s website features information on court systems, legal aid programs, and guides for navigating the justice system. Key public service initiatives include the Access to Justice program offering pro bono and reduced-fee legal assistance, the Ask-a-Lawyer event providing free legal advice, veterans legal clinics, Project Destination encouraging K-12 students to pursue law careers, disaster legal services, and Law Day events. The bar also launched Project Rural Practice to recruit and support attorneys in small communities, enhancing access to justice statewide. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Minnesota State Bar Association
 Minnesota State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Professional body of lawyers. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Association of Corporate Counsel
 Association of Corporate Counsel Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business professionals association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Jennifer Smestad
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Connections
69
1st degree connections
9
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Otter Tail Corp.
 Otter Tail Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Manufactures plastics pipes and generates power | Utilities |
US Military Academy
 US Military Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
American Bar Association
American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Association of Corporate Counsel
Association of Corporate Counsel Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business professionals association | Commercial Services |
Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Professional body of lawyers. | Commercial Services |
State Bar Association of North Dakota
State Bar Association of North Dakota State Bar Association of North Dakota is a non-profit company based in Bismarck, ND. | |
Otter Tail Power Co.
Otter Tail Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Owns, operates and controls facilities used for generation, transmission & distribution of electric power | Utilities |
The University of Texas School of Law
 The University of Texas School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
State Bar of South Dakota
State Bar of South Dakota Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of South Dakota is a professional organization representing over 3,000 members, including approximately 1,800 active in-state attorneys. The private company is based in Pierre, SD. Established in 1897, it operates under the authority of the South Dakota Supreme Court to oversee attorney admission, discipline, and uphold professional and ethical standards. Governed by a board of bar commissioners, the bar promotes lawyer professionalism, continuing legal education, community leadership, and public outreach. It provides resources and programs for legal professionals and the public, including free continuing legal education, risk management, wellness initiatives, and career support. Public services include lawyer discipline, complaint filing, and access to legal resources. The bar’s website features information on court systems, legal aid programs, and guides for navigating the justice system. Key public service initiatives include the Access to Justice program offering pro bono and reduced-fee legal assistance, the Ask-a-Lawyer event providing free legal advice, veterans legal clinics, Project Destination encouraging K-12 students to pursue law careers, disaster legal services, and Law Day events. The bar also launched Project Rural Practice to recruit and support attorneys in small communities, enhancing access to justice statewide. | Commercial Services |
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