I haven't found anything to suggest that Jodi is or was related to the Jergers, but I suppose it's a possibility. However, if Jodi had been a loyal, hard-working employee (giving her the benefit of the doubt, here), it's possible that she asked for their help to get a venture of her own started.
I know personally that this was how my father started his business when he was just getting started. Someone believed in him enough to give him a chance. He had to pay back every penny he borrowed from them, but it worked out.
Anyway, that's just one possible reason. Another could be that they aren't the most ethical people in the business, and they don't care how they make their money. Having seen that the Jergers used to insure mobile homes, their ethics (or lack of them) wouldn't surprise me. To many, the almighty dollar counts much more than a person or a family.
Yes, there is that possibilty. I still find it hard to believe that they would allow their name to be used in the company title and serve as directors. It is one thing to give support to an employee starting one their own..and another thing to actually be a part of the company...