Karen Melander Wins Mission Vision Award

Karen Melander received the Kraus-Anderson Construction Company Mission/Vision Award for May 2016.

Karen is a project accountant in the Circle Pines office. Gary Zifko, senior project manager in the Circle Pines office, nominated Karen for her professionalism, client service and project-accounting support.

What Did Karen’s Nominator Say?

“I nominate Karen Melander, project accountant in the Circle Pines office.

Karen is great to work with. She is always professional when dealing with clients and contractors. She is often the first point of contact for difficult billing or payment issues, and she consistently conducts herself with integrity and respect.

Karen understands the CMa process and CMaR requirements and works easily between the two. Clients appreciate her knowledge and professionalism.

She keeps her projects moving smoothly. Karen is aware of issues that may affect a project and helps resolve them while keeping the process moving forward.

I appreciate everything she does to help my projects and KA operate efficiently.”

Gary Zifko
Senior Project Manager

The Mission/Vision Awards

The KA Mission/Vision Program recognizes employee activities that reflect and support KA’s core purpose: Building Enduring Relationships and Strong Communities.

Karen’s recognition reflects her project-accounting knowledge, professional communication, billing and payment coordination, and commitment to supporting clients, contractors and project teams.

Learn more about awards and recognition, another Mission/Vision project-team award, project accounting recognition and the Kraus-Anderson accounting team.