Karen Bentley

Karen Bentley is a seasoned executive and consultant with extensive experience in healthcare and business operations. Currently serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Ambassador Christian School, Inc. and the Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Consulting Group, LLC, Karen specializes in executive coaching and strategic advising for small and medium-sized businesses. Previous roles include Vice President at Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, where Karen led transformation initiatives, and Director of Primary Care Growth and Operations at Novant Health, overseeing significant operational improvements across a large medical group. Karen's background also includes a tenure as an elected official on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and a successful career at Merck in various sales and management positions. Educated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Master's degree in Health Policy and Management, as well as degrees from the University of Montana and coursework at Seattle Pacific University, Karen leverages a strong foundation in business administration and healthcare policy to drive positive outcomes in their professional endeavors.