Karen Stierle

Karen Stierle earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science in Interpersonal Communication from Ohio University. She previously served as Vice-President at Key Asset Management (KeyBank), where she managed portfolios for high-net worth clients, charitable organizations, and trust funds. She began her career as credit analyst for Flagship Financial (Nuveen Investments), specializing in general obligation and municipal revenue bonds. With a deep commitment to service, she has acted as a medical advocate for many years and mentored at-risk students. As a volunteer, she also teaches English as a second language. She has two daughters, Eliza and Kat, who have successfully launched into their careers.