Karen was born and raised in Kendall County on a livestock and grain farm. She attended Yorkville High School and has an Associates degree in Agriculture / Horticulture Production from Joliet Junior College.
Prior to receiving her real estate license, Karen worked in the horticulture industry as a landscape designer and also at the local nursery and greenhouse. After that she worked many years at large grain and livestock farm in the farm management and accounting department.
Karen has 9 years of real estate sales experience and currently focuses as a full-time buyer's agent. She has knowledge and experience with land; zoning, soils and productivity. She prides herself on knowing how to get the best return on your investment ground. If it is a rural residence, farmette or farm ground, Karen has the confidence and expertise to guide you through writing an offer that will get your dream property bought. The added bonus is her knowledge of the immediate area.
Karen resides in Newark, IL with her husband of 42 years, Bruce. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending church and singing in the choir. Karen is also involved in pork production and sales. She is founder of Blueprint Pork and Blueprint Swine Genetics, a family-owned business. She attends county and state fairs to watch some of her prize-winning pigs being shown. She is a Sandwich Fair Superintendent on the local pork producers board and the local historical museum board.
Karen's passion is the great country living that she enjoys every day. Her goal is to give you the very best professional real estate advice and service so you can enjoy it too!
