Karen joined our team in 2004. She leads our accounting, budget, financial certification and auditing processes as well as managing our human resources. Karen ensures we remain in good standing with ECFA, Barnabas Foundation, Candid and various church denominations. 

Karen attended Calvin University where she majored in French and Business. She is also Vice President of Resource Management for our sister organization, Comprenew.

Growing up in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois, Karen’s favorite subject in school was Math. She is passionate about participating in the development of those around her and enjoys balancing her baking habit with exercise and fitness. Karen and her husband, Ken, have three grown children and two grandchildren.