Karen Richard

Karen Richard MBA currently serves as a Board Member at Fairview Health Services and holds the position of SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Andersen Corporation, overseeing various human resource functions at the $4 billion company. With a robust history of leadership roles, Karen has been involved with multiple organizations, including the American Public Media Group as a Board of Trustees member, the GreenLight Fund as a Selection Advisory Committee member, and Genesys Works Twin Cities, where Karen holds several key committee positions. Previously, Karen served as SVP and Chief Human Capital Officer at Sleep Number Corporation, contributing significantly to human resources strategy and leadership. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a BA in Accounting from the College of Saint Benedict.