Ever notice how the best companies are built on great teams? That's what drives me at KMP Consultants. We're all about putting people first to fuel sustainable growth and create workplaces where top talent thrives. 

My journey? It's been quite the ride! I've spent years in aerospace and defense, leading global teams with some pretty hefty budgets. I've had the chance to shake things up with innovative products and weather storms like economic downturns and natural disasters. Trust me, nothing teaches you about leadership quite like those experiences! 

But wait, there's more! I also helped kick off Excelation, where we're all about boosting company performance through smart benefits, savvy financial moves, and some cool automation tricks. Our goal? Save companies millions while making work better for everyone involved. 

Oh, and did I mention I lived in Asia for 16 years? Talk about an eye-opener! It really shaped my global perspective. When I'm not working, you might find me in the cockpit – I'm a commercial pilot and flight instructor. I also love participating in international missions, which keeps me on my toes and constantly learning. 

So that's me in a nutshell – always looking for new ways to lead, innovate, and make work life awesome for everyone involved. Let's connect and chat about how we can make great things happen!

Karen M. Pierce

US Naval Academy

Trustee on the Athletic and Scholarship Foundation: providing support to Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy

Board Trustee  at the Foundation

Robert Means Thimpson Society US Naval Academy

Member

Professional Ski Instructors of America 

Level 3 Certified  Ski Instructor ( highest level)

Navy League of the United States

Past National Director

First Lady

Northwest Airlines

Various Mgmt positions within Aircraft Operations: Mgr Long Range Planning, Mgr Advanced Engineering and Aircraft Programs, Mgr Interiors Engineering and Aircraft Programs.

Mgmt positions within IT: Mgr of Global Ground Ops Portfolio, Mgr of System Architecture and Engineering, Mgr of Network Operations

All positions required extensive project and program management, as well as direct supervision of highly technical individuals. All positions had direct bottom line impact to the financial health of the airline.

Extensive executive and boardroom presentations on fleet configuration impact, alliances and international opportunities

Mgr System Architecture and Engineering, Mgr Advanced Engineering and Aircraft Programs,

Minnesota State Board of Technical Colleges

Licensed to teach part-time : Aviation Management, Management Practices, Communication Technology

Licensed Instructor- 1995-2000

Control Data Corporation

Various marketing and product management positions. Responsible for product development, launch, sales training, on a national scale. Responsible for product development for North America.

Extensive marketing and sales support in a highly technical environment

Marketing Director

UNIX Engineering Start Up Company

UNIX engineering applications in targeted technical niche. Company was profitable within 3 months; successfully sold in 1986.  Applications were in the areas of : shop floor / CNC / PLC / Multi axis machining, robotics and financial reporting tied to processes.

Co Owner

FMC/NOD

Provided program management to the category of material and engineering , development, procurement, installation, testing, of advanced shipboard launching systems. Coordinated all procurement for DX Programs on naval applications. Promoted to task team that retrofitted the USS New Jersey in 1981

Special Projects

Seasoned business professional, proficient in: Program Management in both Engineering and IT environments, spanning aviation, and industrial sectors. MBA / MSIE with intense financial and operational experience in a multiple of technical areas.

Track record of performance to budget and timeline for multi-year, multi- billion dollar projects in both international and domestic environments.

Philanthropist, public speaker, community outreach.

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