City of River Falls
Karen Bergstrom has extensive experience in the field of human resources. Karen served as the Human Resources Director for the City of River Falls since 2012, where they were responsible for overseeing the organization's human resource management, employee development, and customer service. Prior to that, they worked as an HR/OD Specialist for the City of Burnsville from 2006 to 2012. Karen also held the position of Associate Director of HR at Macalester College from 2000 to 2006. Karen began their career at Honeywell - Corporate Headquarters in 1985, where they worked as an Expatriate Administrator in the Global Mobility department, managing Honeywell's expatriates on international assignments.
Karen Bergstrom earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Organizational Management and Communications from Concordia University-St. Paul.
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City of River Falls
The City of River Falls is a thriving and growing community located about 30 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in Northwestern Wisconsin. With a population of more than 15,000 residents and 6,400 college students, the City offers the best Wisconsin has to offer. The community has a low cost-of-living, a low crime rate and an excellent quality of life for those that embrace “small town living." There is scenic beauty, seasonal entertainment, as well as small town charm in River Falls. There are a myriad of outdoor activities for residents and visitors at the beautiful parks, as well as walking and biking paths. The City is home to the Kinnickinnic River, a Class I trout stream, with six golf courses within a 15 mile radius of the community. Nearby residents and visitors alike frequent Willow River State Park and the St. Croix River. All enjoy the festivals and parades as a part of the River Falls Days and the River Falls Bluegrass and Roots Festival. River Falls was chosen as a “dreamtown” by Demographics Daily, a division of the American City Business Journals. The City offers superior educational opportunities at the River Falls Public School District with eight schools serving about 3,050 students. It is home to the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, as well as the Chippewa Valley Technical College. The City's annual budget is about $40 million with over 100 full-time positions. The City also operates electric, water, storm water, and waste water utilities, a large park and trails system, and multiple recreation programs. The City is managed by a city administrator who is appointed by the Mayor and 7-member Common Council.