HIGHLAND, Ill. – Karen Boulanger is the new director of operations at Korte & Luitjohan Contractors.
Following a lengthy career at Ameren, Boulanger has joined her family’s business. She is the daughter of the late Cyril “Pete” Korte, founder of K&L.
She brings extensive experience in performance management, safety and human resources to K&L. Initially brought in to implement Entrepreneurial Operating System at the company, her role now includes overseeing human resources, safety and quality assurance/quality control. Boulanger has infused a fresh perspective to the 68-year-old construction firm.
K&L President Gregg Korte says the timing of his sister’s joining the company is ideal. “Given that we are roughly 10 years apart in age, the timing works well for everyone involved,” he says. “As Celeste Korte, Ken Toennies and I begin planning our own retirements, Karen’s increasing presence and involvement with the rest of our leadership team provides both continuity and confidence for the future.”
Founded in 1958, Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. is a design-build, construction management, general contractor company based in Highland, Ill.