Background
Baumgardner, Karen Thornton was born on July 31, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Thomas James and Lola Ruth (Russell) Thornton.
Baumgardner, Karen Thornton was born on July 31, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Thomas James and Lola Ruth (Russell) Thornton.
Bachelor, University Texas, Arlington, 1976.
Administrative assistant, City of LaPorte, Fire Marshal's, Texas, 1977-1978; administrative assistant, secretary credit/collections/finance, The Houston Post Company, 1978-1983; administrative assistant, accountant, H&C Communications, Inc., Houston, 1983-1985; employee benefits manager, H&C Communications, Inc., Houston, 1985-1992; retired, 1992. Member Employers Council Flexible Compensation, Washington, 1987-1992.
Precinct delegate Texas Republican Convention, San Antonio, 1980. Member Southwest Benefits Association, American Payroll Association.
Married J.W. Baumgardner Junior.