A tough-minded yet gentle manager, Karen is respected for building pockets of excellence within organizations. Her desire to provide outstanding service is enhanced by her ability to "connect" with customers and develop strong relationships. She has the courage to do the right thing, and she has gained credibility by doing what she says she will do, when she says she will do it. Karen takes commitments -- and most everything else -- very seriously (yet she frequently expresses the corny sense of humor she inherited from her dad). Her versatility, practicality and good judgement have earned her a high-level management position in a heavy manufacturing industry. And she is grateful for continuous opportunities to provide "high-touch" help in this "high-tech" world.

Karen’s personal objective is to use her blessings to help other people, to build "goodness" in the workplace, and to make a difference in the world. She believes the Living Rich™ business is a means of achieving that mission, (and credits her mother as her first "backer.")

Sensitivity and spirituality are the cornerstones of Karen’s personal relationships. As the mother of two young daughters, Karen believes the best thing she can do for them is to enhance their self-esteem and help them build their personal power, so that they can live according to their convictions. (Of course, there are times when just a full night’s sleep would do, too.)

In her spare time, Karen enjoys playing piano, attending theatre productions, and "connecting" with family and friends. (She’s the one they call "Silly Aunt Karen.") She is also known to "shop until she drops" on occasion, and at least one retail store has sent her a "thank you" note for her good business.