Throughout his childhood, his family lived in communities along the East coast until 2001 when they settled in West Bend. A graduate of West Bend West High School, Jenkins went on to study Political Science from the University of Wisconsin–Washington County and University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and completed his Masters in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Jenkins is an active community citizen and began his career in public service as a poll worker and chief election inspector. In 2011, Jenkins was appointed to the West Bend Community Memorial Library Board, and after six months, he was elected Board President and served for three full terms. Jenkins has also served as a Washington County Board Supervisor and was President of Common Sense Citizens of Washington County. In 2015, Jenkins was elected as District 4 Alderman, serving the City of West Bend Common Council for three terms before running for Mayor. During his time as Alderman, Jenkins served on the Finance Committee, Board of Public Works, and the Long Range Transportation Committee. In 2020, he was elected as the 26th Mayor of the City of West Bend, leading through Covid19 Pandemic, and overseeing $13M investment into roads and infrastructure, $50M in economic development, and right-sizing of public safety departments. During the day, Jenkins worked as a Municipal Administrator for the Village of Elmwood Park, and currently serves as the Joint Municipal Administrator for both the Village and Town of Fredonia - where he leverages his collaborative leadership style and strategic-thinking approach to support growth in the community. Jenkins also serves as President of Musical Masquers Theater Company and past-President of West Bend Early-Risers Kiwanis. He is a devotee of community theater, and supporter of the arts, parks system, and local business community. Jenkins is a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and lives in West Bend with his wife, Leann, and their five young children.