Kara Schanz

National Business Development
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science- Civil Engineering – Pennsylvania State University Prior to joining the Mountain Commercial Graphics team, my previous experience includes being a state engineer for USDA Rural Development and a bridge designer for a private company.
HOBBIES: My favorite activities outside of work include spending time with my husband, our newborn son, and our dog. You can find us watching PSU football games or following the Philadelphia Eagles during the fall and winter! I also enjoy playing sports, traveling, watching sunsets and singing on our church’s worship team.

Been with Mountain-CG since:
2018

Been in Graphics/Printing since:
2018
Fun fact, my father was in the graphics industry for 20+ years before I joined the MCG team. Several of my current customers knew me as a young child.

Top Work-Related Skills:
My background in engineering brings an analytical aspect to the graphics industry. Where someone else may say “no” or steer their client in a different direction, I am eager to find innovative solutions. I also excel and enjoy when projects require scheduling, organization and attention to detail. All the qualities above are imperative to making sure that our final product meets your expectations through all phases of concept, design, print, installation and removal.

What does a typical workday look like for you?
In my opinion, there is no such thing as a “typical” workday in this industry. Each day is dependent on the needs of our customers. One day may be filled with coordination of installation teams, while others may be focused on balancing production timelines to meet our customers’ deadlines.
Some of my favorite days include building new relationships and securing new business, as I know the capabilities of our team and how well we can deliver results.

What do you like most about your job?
The best part about my job is knowing that I have helped my customers share their brand with others. Seeing their distinct colors/artwork driving out on the road is a reward in and of itself. However, there is no better feeling than a customer being satisfied with our project execution and trusting us with their vision. It is not a responsibility that I take lightly!

Pets:
My little family includes a fur-baby named Miken. (Yes, he is named after a softball bat company) He is a Siberian Husky mixed with an Alaskan Spitz. Contrary to popular belief, he loves being a retired old man in the sunshine and sunbathing on the pool deck on the hottest Florida days!