Karen Fortenberry

Karen Fortenberry is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Instrument Sales Manager at QIAGEN since February 2010, Karen has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2022 QIAGEN Life Sciences NA 6 Years Sales Master award and the prestigious 2019 QIAGEN Global President's Circle. Previous roles include Senior Account Manager at QIAGEN, where responsibilities included managing key accounts such as the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, and Executive Board Secretary for The Pink Boat Regatta. Additional experience encompasses positions at Geospiza, Xceed Molecular, Applied Biosystems, and Honeywell Burdick & Jackson, complemented by various professional training programs in sales and strategic communication. Karen holds a degree from the University of Kentucky.