McIver, Karen was born on February 11, 1947 in Brooklyn. Daughter of James Joseph and Phyllis Evelyn (Petersen) McIver. Bachelor of Arts, San Jose State University, 1969.
Copywriter Will Graham Advertising, New York City, 1969-1970, Binder Dijker Otte International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company Advertising, New York City, 1970-1972.
Vice president, supervisor SSC & B Advertising, New York City, 1972-1979. Vice president, creative director Hicks & Greist, Incorporated., New York City, 1980-1986. Founder Lotas Minard Patton McIver, Incorporated., New York City, 1986.
Creative consultant in field
Copywriter Will Graham Advertising, New York City, 1969—1970, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company Advertising, New York City, 1970—1972. Vice president, supervisor SSC & B Advertising, 1972—1979. Vice president, creative director Hicks & Greist, Inc., 1980—1986.
Founder Lotas Minard Patton McIver, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1986.
Member Advertising Women ofN.Y., American Association of Advertising Agencies (Board of Governors).
