Karen has more than 30 years of professional experience in the utility industry, including in-depth expertise in transmission line and substation design, renewable energy interconnections, datacenter infrastructure, and advisory consulting services. She is the founder of Tri Sage Consulting, in which she successfully led for nearly 20 years until the firm joined Qualus in 2022. As Chief Growth Officer at Qualus, she plays a pivotal role in major projects that involve both new and rebuilt infrastructure, working with both project developers and utilities on various aspects of planning, design, permitting, protection, and construction. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada.