Karen R. Jenkins

Karen R. Jenkins has held a variety of roles in the professional world. In 2007, they were the President & CEO of Integrated Financial Services, LLC, where they provided organizational direction and leadership. In 2000, they were the Vice President/Relationship Manager at Netbank, responsible for strategic consulting for community banks. In 2008, they founded KRJ Consulting, LLC and has since served as its President | CEO. In 2009, they became an Adjunct Professor at Allen University and in 2012, they became an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Carolina. In 2018, they were a part of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders Program. In 2019, they became a part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. In 2020, they became a Member of Vistage Worldwide, Inc. and a Million Women Mentors Ei STEMConnector Program Participant. In 2017, they became a Member of the Women Presidents Organization.

Karen R. Jenkins obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the Darla Moore School of Business between 1982 and 1990. Karen R. then attended the University of South Carolina Banking School from 1990 to 1992 and obtained a Banking degree. From 1999 to 2000, they attended Webster University and obtained an MBA in Business Administration. Finally, they attended the School of Mortgage Banking from 2005 to 2006 and obtained a CMB/AMP. Karen R. also holds a certification as a Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation.