Karen Thomas Ncidq

Karen Thomas, NCIDQ has extensive experience in the field of design and project management. Karen started their career as a Designer at The Interior Design Group, Ltd. in 1991 and later worked as an Instructor at the Illinois Institute of Art, teaching Commercial Design and Project Management courses from 1996-2003. Karen then joined Marc Realty as a Director of Design in 1995, where they were responsible for interior design, facility planning, and construction development for the company's portfolio for 22 years. In 2000, they also worked as a Senior Designer at IA Interior Architects, handling national accounts and supervising a team of designers. In 2016, they joined Ware Malcomb as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing various architectural projects. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Tenant Development at Marc Realty since 2017 and recently became the Director of Design & Project Management at Hamilton Partners in 2018. Throughout their career, Karen has demonstrated their leadership skills, mentorship abilities, and expertise in all project phases, from conception to construction.

Karen Thomas earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Interior Architecture from Northern Illinois University, where they studied from 1987 to 1991. There is no information provided about any additional certifications they may have obtained, including the NCIDQ certification.