Karen Barnes
About Karen Barnes
Karen Barnes serves as the Director of Specialty Products at Builders FirstSource, a position she has held since 2020. With a strong background in business process improvement and operations management within the building materials industry, she has over two decades of experience in business development and customer service strategies.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Karen Barnes has served as the Director of Speciality Products at Builders FirstSource since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing specialty product lines to meet the needs of customers in the building materials sector. Her tenure at Builders FirstSource has been marked by a commitment to enhancing product offerings and improving customer satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Karen Barnes studied at Campbell University, where she gained foundational knowledge that supports her career in the building materials industry. She possesses expertise in operations management, which is crucial for overseeing product development and ensuring efficient processes within the specialty products division.
Background
Prior to her role at Builders FirstSource, Karen Barnes worked at Stock Building Supply, now known as BMC, for 20 years. During her time there, she held the position of Senior Sourcing and Product Manager. This extensive experience in sourcing and product management has contributed to her strong background in business process improvement within the building materials industry.
Achievements
Karen Barnes has a proven track record in business development and enhancing customer service strategies. Her efforts in these areas have positively impacted the organizations she has worked for, particularly in improving operational efficiencies and customer engagement within the building materials sector.