Karen is a proud member of the Downtown Billings Rotary Club and a dynamic leader who has made a significant impact as an entrepreneur, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and dedicated community advocate. A South Dakota native, Karen is also a devoted mother and grandmother who brings passion, experience, and authenticity to everything she does.
Her accomplishments include receiving the State of Montana Small Business Champion Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to business and economic development. Karen is also a TEDx speaker who inspires audiences with her message of leadership, resilience, and personal growth.
In addition to her professional achievements, she is committed to developing future leaders through her support of RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and her active involvement in Rotary. Karen's enthusiasm, wisdom, and dedication to serving others make her a sought-after speaker and an inspiration to those around her.
Karen asked the membership to play “Tell a Tale” at each table. The membership shared stories about themselves.