Kari Hartkorn

Kari Hartkorn has over 20 years of experience in various marketing and brand management roles. kari is currently the Director of Brand Experience & Merchandising at Best Friends Animal Society, where they lead initiatives to rebrand the guest experience journey at all locations and special events. kari is responsible for developing and executing marketing plans, managing budgets, and strategizing messaging for national rebrands. Previous roles include Senior Manager positions at Best Friends Animal Society and Meritage Homes, where they managed marketing efforts, coordinated events, and negotiated vendor contracts. kari also worked as a Marketing Manager at Centex Homes and held a Creative Services Manager role at MCA Records. Kari started their career in the music industry with Universal Music Group, working in publicity.

Kari Hartkorn obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a PR Emphasis from California State University, Fullerton. kari attended the university from 1992 to 1996.