Karen Blalock

Karen Blalock, CPA, serves as the Chief Financial Officer at The InStore Group since August 2023. Prior to this role, Blalock has been the Business Owner of The Sign Factory, Inc. since July 2012, managing a family-owned business specializing in commercial signage. Additional experience includes positions as Financial Controller for Lindy’s Homemade Italian Ice, LLC and New Market Waste Solutions, where Karen oversaw comprehensive financial operations. Blalock's background also encompasses roles at DeliverCareRx, Inc., XOOM Energy, and Morningstar Properties, as well as extensive tenure at Deloitte in various financial leadership capacities. Blalock holds a BS in Commerce and Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from The University of Alabama and has maintained CPA certification through ongoing professional education.