Trustees

Karen Hargrove

Before her retirement from Microsoft Corporation, Ms. Karen Hargrove worked in research and advanced development for the company's digital office systems. From a leadership role, she guided and helped implement Microsoft's vision for integrating personal computers with other office technologies. Ms. Hargrove employed her business and technical background in creating new businesses worldwide and overseeing the growth of Microsoft product technology.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Ms. Hargrove worked on software development for ATL and on advanced hardware design and software development for Digital Equipment Corporation. Her broad oversight and experience include government security and encryption, Intel chip design, 3D graphics, digital books, font technology, and natural language.

Green technology, particularly geothermal, solar, green building materials and processes, and alternative vehicles (not gasoline or ethanol-based), are counted among Hargrove's current interests. She continues to maintain an active involvement with high technology.

Ms. Hargrove is married to Rick Hargrove, whom she met in a Computer Science class at the University of Kansas, where she completed degrees in Business, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering. Ms. Hargrove and her husband reside in Carmel Valley, California.