About Us

Karen Swinger is a mom, a creative problem-solver, and a Chicago-based business strategist and coach for nonprofit organizations and service-based entrepreneurs. After 20+ years as a business administrator (and managing collectively over $50-million in operating and construction budgets), Karen is the founder and CEO of Midwest Management Services, LLC, a purpose-driven consulting firm focused on helping leaders find a clear path to drive change and profit. 

A mission driven leader, Karen combines her entrepreneurial spirit with her drive to have a positive social impact in the world. Her experiences and accomplishments reveal a dedication to solving problems through a human-centered approach, strategic thinking and disciplined execution. Karen's passion for business and seeing others thrive has allowed her to successfully navigate the nonprofit, private and public sectors.

Karen is also committed to giving back and supports her local community as a member of Rotary, a Board Director with Of Color, Inc. and as a General Business Coach with Sunshine Enterprises.