Karen Lynn McKnight-Compton

Background

McKnight-Compton, Karen Lynn was born on September 8, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Arthur L. and Pearl A. McKnight.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mount St. Mary's College, 1987. Executive management certified, University Southern California.

Career

Member technical staff II Hughes Aircraft Company, El Segundo, California, 1988-1990. Environmental scientist James M. Montgomery Consulting, Pasadena, 1990-1992. Business development manager Kal Krishman Consulting, Los Angeles, 1992-1993.

Business development director CMTS Inc., Culver City, California, 1993-1994. Business outreach manager Metropolitan Water District, Los Angeles, 1994-1997. Business development manager Ove Arup & Partners, since 1997.

Guest lecturer entrepreneurial program University Southern California.

Achievements

• Karen Lynn McKnight-Compton has been listed as a noteworthy business development manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-founder African American Alumnae, Network of Mount St. Mary's College, president, 1994-1996, founder Endowment for Advancement of African Americans in Science and Technology Fund. Member Society for Marketing, Professional Services Executive Women International (Los Angeles chapter).

Connections

Married Keith A. Compton, September 26, 1992.

Father:

Arthur L.

Mother:

Pearl A. McKnight

Spouse:

Keith A. Compton