Karen E. West

Karen E. West previously served as a principal and fund controller with Vanguard Investment Co. Currently retired, Karen spent over 40 years in the financial industry. She served on the board of directors and has extensive knowledge of mutual funds, fiscal compliance, IRA’s, ETS’s, 401K, and financial investments. She received an A.A. from Goldey-Beacom College and is the chairwoman and chair of investments for the Epworth United Methodist Church. Karen is also an ordained deacon with the United Church of Christ. During her career, she was the first female vice president of Vanguard and received both a Quality Award and the Vanguard Award of Excellence. She was featured in a book, “The Vanguard Experiment.” Karen enjoys church activities.