Kara brings over 16 years of insurance industry experience and more than 20 years in leadership, driving operational excellence, growth, and innovation across multi-location organizations. She plays a critical role in scaling operations, optimizing processes, and fostering high-performing teams that consistently deliver measurable results. Her strategic insight and hands-on leadership ensure that organizational goals are met while cultivating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Throughout her career, Kara has played a key role in merger and acquisition initiatives, developed robust training and development programs, and led initiatives across sales, marketing, carrier and vendor relations, and ancillary revenue management. She has successfully navigated complex challenges, including launching new sales channels during times of disruption, and is recognized for her ability to translate operational insight into actionable strategies that drive growth and long-term organizational success.

A passionate advocate for people and culture, Kara is deeply committed to her community, staying actively involved in her sons’ school and their sports, as well as church initiatives. She is a strategic and trusted asset to her team, bringing vision, operational expertise, and a dedication to fostering growth, engagement, and excellence at every level of the organization. Kara’s leadership is defined not only by results, but by her commitment to developing teams, supporting colleagues, and creating sustainable systems that empower organizations to thrive.