Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
3 mention(s) identify KAREN W. COLONIAS as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANCE, INC. | 2017-04-07 | Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. | Ms. Colonias has an engineering background and was responsible for research and development efforts, including design and testing of new products and code development, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| RELIANCE, INC. | 2018-04-06 | Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. | Ms. Colonias has an engineering background and was responsible for research and development efforts, including design and testing of new products and code development, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| RELIANCE, INC. | 2019-04-05 | Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. | Has engineering background and experience in research and development, including design and testing of new products and code development. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2017-04-07 | Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
| 2018-04-06 | Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
| 2019-04-05 | Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
| 2020-04-09 | Karen W. Colonias was appointed a director of Reliance in October 2016. Ms. Colonias has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. since January 2012. From May 2009 to January 2012, Ms. Colonias served as SSD's Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Prior to that, Ms. Colonias was Vice President of SSD's global structural product solutions subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. and, in that capacity, managed Simpson Strong-Tie's manufacturing facility in Stockton, California from 2004 to 2009. From 1998 to 2009, as SSD's Vice President of Engineering, Ms. Colonias was responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie's research and development efforts. Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
| 2021-04-08 | Ms. Colonias has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. since January 2012. She has experience in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, facility and plant operations, international business and global finance. |
| 2022-04-08 | Karen W. Colonias was appointed a director of Reliance in October 2016. Ms. Colonias has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. since January 2012. From 1998 to 2009, as SSD’s Vice President of Engineering, Ms. Colonias was responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
| 2023-04-05 | Karen W. Colonias was appointed a director of Reliance in October 2016 and is the Chair of our Compensation Committee. Ms. Colonias is the Executive Advisor of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NYSE: SSD), a manufacturer of building materials. From January 2012 until December 2022, she served as SSD’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Colonias has also served on SSD’s board of directors since 2013. From May 2009 to January 2012, Ms. Colonias served as SSD’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Prior to that, Ms. Colonias was Vice President of SSD’s global structural product solutions subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. and, in that capacity, managed Simpson Strong-Tie’s manufacturing facility in Stockton, California from 2004 to 2009. From 1998 to 2009, as SSD’s Vice President of Engineering, Ms. Colonias was responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
| 2024-04-03 | Karen W. Colonias was appointed a director of Reliance in October 2016 and is the Chair of our Compensation Committee. From December 2022 through June 2023, Ms. Colonias was the Executive Advisor of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NYSE: SSD) (“SSD”), a manufacturer of building materials. From January 2012 until December 2022, she served as SSD’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Colonias served on SSD’s board of directors from 2013 until April 26, 2023. From May 2009 to January 2012, Ms. Colonias served as SSD’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Prior to that, Ms. Colonias was Vice President of SSD’s global structural product solutions subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. and, in that capacity, managed Simpson Strong-Tie’s manufacturing facility in Stockton, California from 2004 to 2009. From 1998 to 2009, as SSD’s Vice President of Engineering, Ms. Colonias was responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
| 2025-04-03 | Karen W. Colonias was appointed a director of Reliance in October 2016 and is the Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. From December 2022 through June 2023, Ms. Colonias was the Executive Advisor of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NYSE: SSD) (“SSD”), a manufacturer of building materials. From January 2012 until December 2022, she served as SSD’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Colonias served on SSD’s board of directors from 2013 until April 26, 2023. From May 2009 to January 2012, Ms. Colonias served as SSD’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Prior to that, Ms. Colonias was Vice President of SSD’s global structural product solutions subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. and, in that capacity, managed Simpson Strong-Tie’s manufacturing facility in Stockton, California from 2004 to 2009. From 1998 to 2009, as SSD’s Vice President of Engineering, Ms. Colonias was responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Ms. Colonias joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, where she was responsible for the design and testing of new products and code development. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30