Karen Turnboom

Karen Turnboom is an accomplished Operations Analyst at Superior Water, Light and Power Co., Inc. since June 2021, with a robust background in recycling and process optimization management. Previous roles include Recycle Manager at Verso Corporation, where responsibilities encompassed driving business culture and managing budgets, and Process Optimization Specialist, providing leadership for various mill operations. Turnboom's earlier experience includes serving as LSS Black Belt and Interim IT Manager at NewPage Wisconsin System Inc., and Production Support and Energy Manager at Stora Enso North America. With a career beginning in 1987 at Lake Superior Paper Industries, Turnboom has consistently contributed to operational efficiencies and strategic objectives across various roles. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Business Information Analysis from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and an MS in Paper Science and Technology from the Institute of Paper Science and Technology.