Karen has an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Alabama as well. Prior to beginning her most challenging and rewarding career choice of being a stay-at-home mom, she held key financial positions at a national fast food chain based in New Orleans and a large regional movie theater chain located in Birmingham. Once our daughters were grown, she returned to part time work at local churches helping with their accounting functions. Karen enjoys reading, her morning devotionals, gardening, caring for her grandson, and being an active member of our church – Mountain Brook Community Church. She has a heart for the elderly and currently serves in a respite care ministry that helps adults with memory loss through fellowship and engaging activities, while providing resources and support for families and caregivers.