Karen Swigert

Karen Swigert is an experienced professional in supply chain management and materials management, currently serving as the Sr Materials Manager at Columbus McKinnon since July 2022. Previously, Karen held the role of Supply Chain Manager at Vitro Autoglass and GM of Production Control & Logistics at Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Inc. Additionally, positions at Johnson Controls - Koch Filter and Yokohama Industries Americas included Materials Manager roles, while earlier experience at Johnson Controls involved a long-term tenure as Supply Chain Manager. Karen's career began as a Commercial Underwriter at Kentucky Farm Bureau after obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Eastern Kentucky University.