City of Broken Arrow
Karen Purnell, MSHR, PHR, currently serves as the Assistant Human Resources Director at the City of Broken Arrow since June 2021, collaborating with the senior executive team to support the institution's business strategy across various HR disciplines. Prior to this role, Karen held positions including Human Resources Manager at The Home Depot Pro and University Village Retirement Community, and Director of Human Resources at McCormick Theological Seminary. Karen began a career in human resources as a Human Resources Assistant at Crain Communications Inc. after an internship at Manor Care Health Services. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from St. Xavier University.
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City of Broken Arrow
Located in northeast Oklahoma, Broken Arrow is the fourth largest city in the state, with an estimated population of 107,000 people spread out over 55 square miles. From 2000 to 2010, U.S. Census Bureau numbers show the City grew by 32%, making it one of the fastest growing incorporated municipalities in Oklahoma. Broken Arrow is also home to the third largest manufacturing hub in the state, with many employees working in the energy sector.