Essner - Dennis

Richard and Rebecca Essner Sr. of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rebecca Essner, to Jason Matthew Dennis, both of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of William and Barbara Dennis of St. Charles.

Essner received a bachelor of health science in respiratory therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004, and a master of business administration from Lindenwood University in 2007. She is a medical sales representative with Radiometer America.

Dennis received a bachelor of science in engineering from UMC in 2003, and a master of business administration from Lindenwood in 2006. He is a project engineer with Jacobs Engineering.

A Nov. 8 wedding is planned at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.