Karen Otter

Karen Otter is an experienced travel and expense management professional currently serving as the Travel & Expense Manager at Aprio since March 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing the Travel and Expense Program and training over 500 staff on Workday Expenses. Prior to Aprio, Karen worked as an Invoicing Analyst at WillScot, where tasks involved preparing invoice credits and documenting departmental procedures. At Legg Mason, from February 2013 to January 2021, Karen directed the Travel and Expense Program, authored policy updates, and negotiated supplier contracts. Karen began a career in travel at BCD Travel USA LLC, progressing from a Sr. Corporate Travel Consultant to Operations Supervisor, and also gained initial experience as a Leisure Travel Consultant at Ober United Travel and as a government travel agent at NIH. Karen holds a Travel Career Certificate from Carlson Travel Academy and a high school diploma from Sherwood High School.