Karen Oberle

Karen Oberle is an experienced HR and Total Rewards professional with a diverse background in compensation strategy and implementation. Currently serving as a Board Member and HR Compensation Committee Chair at Empyrean and AAM - Insurance Investment Management, respectively, Karen holds the position of 2nd Vice President of Total Rewards at Securian Financial since September 2020. Prior roles include Total Rewards/HR Consultant at Salo LLC, and VP of Total Rewards at The Schwan Food Company, where oversight included compensation and benefits strategies. Additionally, experience includes serving as AVP of Compensation & Benefits at Cargill and as Director of Compensation at The Mosaic Company, showcasing a strong leadership presence in global compensation initiatives. Karen's academic credentials include an MBA in Human Resources from the University of St. Thomas and a BS in Finance & Accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato.