Background
McLaren, Karen Lynn was born on February 14, 1955 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Max W. and Barbara J. Hoeffgen.
McLaren, Karen Lynn was born on February 14, 1955 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Max W. and Barbara J. Hoeffgen.
Associate of Arts, Mott Community College, Flint, 1976. Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1978.
Writer, Station WGMZ-FM, Flint, 1979-1984; writer, producer, Tracy-Stephens Advertising, Flint, 1984-1987; president, McLaren Advertising, Troy, Michigan, since 1987.
Member centennial committee Wolverine region American Red Cross, 1981, public relations committee, 1981-1984. Volunteer coordinator, public relations tour guide Whaley History House, Flint, 1980-1991. Home designer, tour guide Romeo (Michigan) History Home Tour, 1992.
Member National Trust for History Preservation, 1991-1995. Committee chair Crim Festival of Races, Flint, 1992, 93, 94, 95. Active Station WFUM-Public television, Flint, 1980-1991.
Panelist career fair Modona University, Livonia, Michigan, 1994, 95, 96, 97. Ad book chair Juvenile Diabetes Foundation/Detroit Evening of Brilliance, 1997. Member Oakland Regional Board Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institution, 1999.
Member National Association of Female Executives, Women's Advertising Club Detroit (scholar chairman 1988-1988, board directors 1989, 92-93, chairman scholarship fundraiser 1991, co-chairman career fair 1989, 90, 92, career fair panelist 1993, vice president 1990, president 1991, ambassador 1992, chairman woman of year award 1994-1996, by-laws chairman 1994), Women's Economic Club Detroit (progam committee 1996, workplace of tomorrow committee 1996, vice chair 1997, chair 1999).
Married Michael L. McLaren, June 18, 1974.