Chamber Spotlight - Karen Blasdel

Name: Karen Blasdel
Company Name: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Title: Director, Community Affairs
Years at Company: 30
 
What are three things you use at work every day? 
Laptop, Skype, diplomacy
 
What was your first job?
Working in my fathers’ fields on a Walla Walla Sweet Onion Farm
 
Where is your hometown?
Walla Walla, WA
 
How do you spend your free time?
I spend my free time with Family, RVing with friends, shopping, and reading books.
 
What are three words that best describe you?
Resourceful, Orchestrator, Supportive,
 
What did you want to become as kid?
Not an onion farmer - I wanted to become an accountant
 
Where is your favorite place to travel?
Anywhere I haven’t been, I love to travel. My husband and I like to cruise.
 
How long have you lived in the Tri-Cities?
40 years
 
How do you define success?
Doing your very best at whatever you are doing. Challenging yourself beyond your comfort level and always completing the project. Ensuring those that you are working with have a positive experience.
 
What excites you the most about the direction of the Tri-City Regional Chamber?
The Tri-City Regional Chamber always pushes the boundaries to be creative and innovative. Taking a leadership role on regional issues elevates the value of the Chamber.