Karen Van Riper
Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
With over 20 years of experience in marketing strategy, with iconic brands like Triumph Motorcycles, Dodge, and Skip Barber Racing School, Karen supports the CFE as Associate Director of Marketing & Communications. She brings with her the appreciation that the only way a brand can succeed is by genuinely connecting with people.
Karen earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Michigan University, which allowed her to parlay her love of creativity and passion for making things happen into a rewarding career in marketing and sales. She is inspired by watching her brood of six blossom into young adults.
Karen is an avid OrangeTheory Fitness member, aspiring author, vegetarian & vegan chef, proficient at growing things, and a live music enthusiast.
To contact Karen Van Riper, email kvanrip@umich.edu
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