Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 64/100
7 mention(s) identify KAREN COLONIAS as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 2013-03-08 | Karen Colonias was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer in September 2011, effective January 2012. From May 2009 to January 2012, she was our Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer. Prior to that, she held the position of Vice President of our subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., and in that capacity since 2004 served as the Branch Manager of Simpson Strong-Tie’s manufacturing facility in Stockton, California. She 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. In 1998, Simpson Strong-Tie promoted Ms. Colonias to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Before joining Simpson Strong-Tie, she worked as a civil engineer for the Bechtel Corporation. Ms. Colonias has a BS in Engineering and an MBA and is also a licensed professional engineer. | Has engineering background with experience in research and development, product design, and code development; holds a BS in Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer. |
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 2014-03-10 | She 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 a BS in Engineering and an MBA and is also a licensed professional engineer. | Started as an engineer in research and development, responsible for design and testing of new products and code development; holds a BS in Engineering and an MBA, and is a licensed professional engineer. |
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 2016-03-10 | Karen 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. In 1998, Simpson Strong-Tie promoted Ms. Colonias to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Ms. Colonias has a BS in Engineering and an MBA and is also a licensed professional engineer. | Has a BS in Engineering, was an engineer in research and development responsible for design and testing of new products and code development, and was Vice President of Engineering; indicates technical and engineering background likely involving software. |
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 2019-03-14 | She 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. | She joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 1984 as an engineer in the research and development department, responsible for design and testing of new products and code development, indicating technical and software-related skills. |
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 2020-03-11 | She 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. In 1998 she was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. | Has engineering background with experience in research and development, product design, and code development; started as an engineer responsible for design and testing of new products. |
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 2021-03-23 | She 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. In 1998 she was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. | She started as an engineer in the research and development department responsible for design and testing of new products and code development, and was Vice President of Engineering responsible for research and development efforts. |
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 2022-03-23 | She 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. In 1998 she was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. | She started as an engineer in the research and development department responsible for design and testing of new products and code development, and was Vice President of Engineering, indicating technical and engineering skills including software. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2013-03-08 | Karen Colonias was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer in September 2011, effective January 2012. From May 2009 to January 2012, she was our Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer. Prior to that, she held the position of Vice President of our subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., and in that capacity since 2004 served as the Branch Manager of Simpson Strong-Tie’s manufacturing facility in Stockton, California. She 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. In 1998, Simpson Strong-Tie promoted Ms. Colonias to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Before joining Simpson Strong-Tie, she worked as a civil engineer for the Bechtel Corporation. Ms. Colonias has a BS in Engineering and an MBA and is also a licensed professional engineer. |
| 2014-03-10 | She 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 a BS in Engineering and an MBA and is also a licensed professional engineer. |
| 2015-03-09 | Karen 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. She has a BS in Engineering and an MBA and is also a licensed professional engineer. |
| 2016-03-10 | Karen 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. In 1998, Simpson Strong-Tie promoted Ms. Colonias to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. Ms. Colonias has a BS in Engineering and an MBA and is also a licensed professional engineer. |
| 2017-02-23 | Authority is hereby given to each of the proxies acting individually to vote, in accordance with their best judgment, upon such other business as may properly come before the Special Meeting or any postponements or adjournments thereof. The undersigned holder of Common Stock of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., revoking all proxies heretofore given by the undersigned, hereby appoints Peter N. Louras, Jr. and Karen Colonias, and each of them, as proxies. |
| 2017-04-11 | She 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. |
| 2018-03-13 | She 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. |
| 2019-03-14 | She 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. |
| 2020-03-11 | She 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. In 1998 she was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. |
| 2021-03-23 | She 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. In 1998 she was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. |
| 2022-03-23 | She 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. In 1998 she was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, responsible for Simpson Strong-Tie’s research and development efforts. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-12