Karen Montgomery is a senior administrator for Global Marketing and Global Communications departments for the Almond Board of California, supporting a large staff with a second senior administrator, Ann Solo. Karen’s responsibilities involve a wide range of matters for both Global Marketing and Global Communications, including logistical support for meetings and events and assisting with travel needs including visas, passports and known traveler programs.

Prior to joining the Almond Board, Karen enjoyed a distinguished career with Bank of America in branch operations and customer service and served as executive assistant for Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Modesto.

Karen was born and raised north of Modesto in Stanislaus County, where she lives today on the family land surrounded by a small almond orchard. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, dinner parties and Pokémon.