Karen Butcher, CPCU, CLU, AIM, AIAA, began her career in the insurance industry in 1978 as an underwriter with State Farm in Columbia, Mo. Her current position as a learning and development specialist gives her the opportunity to work with employees and agents on their professional development as well as product knowledge. She is a graduate of Truman State University with a degree in education. Butcher has been a member of the CPCU Society’s Central Missouri Chapter since earning her designation in 1985 and has held chapter offices and served on numerous chapter committees.