Karen Kiss

Karen’s experience began in retail where she was quickly promoted to managing several fabric stores early in her career. Next, she gained significant HR experience working for a recruiting firm before accepting a position as an employee relations specialist with a hospital. Later, she was hired into General Electric’s Space Systems HR department in Huntsville as Staffing Center Manager for a 500-person program surge. Karen began her first entrepreneurial opportunity as owner of three franchise stores for 13 years before being hired as the corporate Regional Director over 19 states. Karen co-founded Sentar in 1990, and is a member of the corporate Leadership Team. Karen’s primary responsibilities include community relations, strategic planning, and business development. Karen also spends a significant amount of time and effort giving back to the Huntsville community. Karen is a member and Past President of the Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC). She serves on several boards, including the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) Foundation, HSO Board of Trustees, HSO Guild, and More to Life Huntsville, while also holding leadership roles in other organizations.