Karen Corliss
About Karen Corliss
Karen Corliss is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in project and construction management, specializing in high-speed processing and packaging equipment installations. She currently serves on the Future Workforce Committee at PMMI and is the founder of iamamaker.org, promoting education in engineering through the Maker Movement.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Karen Corliss has served as a Senior Project Manager at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2016. In this role, she specializes in project and construction management, focusing on high-speed processing and packaging equipment installations. Her extensive experience in engineering and project management contributes to the successful execution of various projects within the organization.
Current Involvement with PMMI
Since 2020, Karen has been a Committee Member of the Future Workforce Committee at PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. This involvement reflects her commitment to shaping the future of the packaging and processing industries, particularly in Colorado, where she has been active for four years.
Background in Engineering and Management
Karen Corliss holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, achieved in 1996, and a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in engineering and project management.
Previous Work Experience
Karen has a diverse work history, including roles at Unilever as an Engineering Consultant and Sr Packaging Equipment Engineer, and at ConAgra Foods as an Engineering Consultant. She also worked as a Project Coordinator at MTA Capital Construction and as Owner/Principal at Pack Systems Engineering LLC. Her experience spans over a decade in various engineering and project management positions.
Volunteer Work in the Maker Movement
Karen actively volunteers within the Maker Movement, focusing on educating the next generation about Rube-Goldberg machines. This initiative showcases her dedication to fostering creativity and engineering skills among young learners, aligning with her professional interests.