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Karen Tatman

principal engineer at Consor

With three engineer role models in her family (father, a stepfather and father-in-law), some would say that Karen Tatman had engineering in her blood. Today, that rings true, showcased by her accomplished engineering career that boasts nearly four decades of industry expertise.

鈥淏y combining her robust technical knowledge, problem-solving prowess, and collaborative teamworking approach to expertly deliver projects, Karen shows how she鈥檚 not only shaping our infrastructure but also the people who will deliver that work for years to come,鈥� said Erin Reed, West marketing director, in Consor鈥檚 nomination of Tatman for a Women of Vision award. 鈥淭here is never an assignment where Karen doesn鈥檛 do more than is asked of her. Karen is a powerhouse who deserves recognition for her significant contributions to our firm, our clients, and communities across the Pacific Northwest.鈥�

In the past 37 years, Tatman has been responsible for more than $500 million in highway improvement projects and has served as a mentor to hundreds of people 鈥� especially young people. She also has been involved with the American Council of Engineering Companies for the past 19 years, was the second woman president of ACEC Oregon鈥檚 board and currently serves as ACEC Oregon鈥檚 national director.

Tatman shared that success not only comes from hard work and a willingness to support others, but from being introspective and determining what鈥檚 right for your unique situation.

鈥淒espite what you might hear from voices all around you, don鈥檛 assume you can 鈥榟ave it all鈥� and that someone is going to hand it to you. Don鈥檛 assume that others around you have it all figured out,鈥� she said. 鈥溾�楬aving it all鈥� is a notion for each person to figure out for themselves. Own your decisions and fully appreciate what you can achieve. Build a support network around you in the office and outside the office. Help them when they need it and let them help you.鈥�