Karen Friary

Karen Friary, PHR, currently serves as the Human Resources Director at FORCE America, a position held since October 2018, providing leadership aligned with corporate vision and regulatory requirements. Prior to this role, Karen was the Human Resources Director at Achieve Services, Inc. from August 2004 to October 2018, overseeing all HR activities and benefits coordination. Earlier career experiences include working at Bachman's Inc. as a Supervisor/Trainer in retail sales, managing a program for adults with developmental disabilities at Anoka County Achieve, and serving as a Training Specialist. Karen's educational background includes a BS in Elementary Education and Psychology from the University of Hartford, a Human Resource Generalist Certificate from the University of Minnesota, and a PHR Certification from HRCI.