As Sr. EVP, Finance, Karen leads the finance and administrative functions. She has over 25 years of experience in audit, tax, financial reporting and finance, acting as CFO, tax consultant, investment advisor, financial system implementation specialist and accounting firm partner. She is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and is a CPA. She is a mentor for the City of Kitchener’s entrepreneurship program, an active member of Women in Renewable Energy, and an ambassador for CPA Canada’s Women’s Leadership Council.