Karen McMenamy Hopkins

Karen McMenamy Hopkins, MBA, has over 19 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, primarily with American Airlines. Currently serving as Manager of Strategic Procurement since September 2014, Karen has held various roles including Senior Team Lead and Senior Analyst for Fleet Transactions. Prior experience includes serving as Supply Chain Director at RECARO Aircraft Seating and Manager of International Fuel Supply at American Airlines, where responsibilities involved negotiating international jet fuel contracts and managing crises within the supply chain. Karen's expertise also covers managing airport services contracts, vendor relations in IT, and sourcing strategies for aircraft interiors. Karen holds a BA in Management Information Systems and an MBA in Business Administration from California State University-Bakersfield.