Karen is president and founder of TKP Architects and Structural Design Partnership. She’s a registered architect in Colorado and Wyoming, and has a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. Karen has judged the AIA Architect’s Choice Awards and spoken at the National Association of Home Builders. Her designs have won many awards, including the Best in American Living Award and the AIA Architect’s Choice Award.

Karen has been leading TKP Architects since its inception in 1983, managing the business, designing memorable homes for her clients, and crafting the company’s passionate design culture by mentoring the professionals employed there.

Karen’s interests outside of work include hiking, kayaking, and traveling.