Karen Dearing

Ms. Dearing currently serves as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Vice President at Sun Communities (NYSE: SUI). In this role, she is responsible for the overall management of the information technology, accounting, tax and finance departments, and all internal and external financial reporting

Prior to becoming Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Ms. Dearing served as Senior Vice President from 2006 to 2008, Corporate Controller from 2002 to 2006 and Director of Finance from 1998 to 2002. Ms. Dearing has worked extensively on Sun Communities, Inc.’s accounting and finance matters related to its ground-up developments and expansions.

Ms. Dearing is a member of Agree Realty’s Audit Committee.