A lot has changed at Madison over the years, but one thing, perhaps the most important thing, has remained constant: our exceptional employees. And today we’re introducing you to one of our best: Karen Kinzig.
Karen has been with Madison for the better part of 35 years, starting as a receptionist in 1977, then moving on to billing and collections. Karen moved to the purchasing department in 2006 and says this is her most rewarding position yet. Here’s a bit more about Karen:
Q: Describe your job in one sentence.
A: I handle the majority of purchasing and transfers that go out to remote warehouses.
Q: What’s the first thing you do every day when you get to work?
A: Get a cup of coffee. Then, I run the purchase order generation to see what needs to be ordered that day.
Q: What’s your proudest accomplishment at Madison?
A: Climbing the ladder to the Purchasing Department. I do not have a purchasing background but my 35 years here at Madison made the transition very easy for me.
Q: What’s one talent you wish you possessed?
A: I’m a behind-the-scenes kind of gal. I’d love to be that person on the podium that does the big speeches, but I just like to do my job and stay hidden.
Q: What’s the best part of living and working in the Cleveland area?
A: If you don’t like the weather, it changes in five minutes.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about working at Madison?
A: When I first started in 1977, our building was a really small house. Since then, we’ve moved four times. This company has really grown over the years, and we are so much more functional. I’m proud to have been a part of the growth over the past 35 years.
