Biography

 

Karen Vincent was appointed to the position of Muskingum County Recorder in January of 1996 and was elected to office in November, 1996 to serve a four year term. She was re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2008.

 

Prior to being elected as Recorder, Karen worked as a deputy in the Muskingum County Recorder’s Office.

 

Since becoming Recorder, Karen has been very active with the Ohio Recorders’ Association (ORA). She has been a past chair and member of the Continuing Education and Legislative Committees, and has served on various other committees for the association. Vincent is also a past member of the Ohio Council of County Officials (OCCO) where she served with other county elected officials to monitor legislation for all associations. In 2008, Karen was selected to serve as Secretary for the ORA at their annual winter conference. Serving on the statewide Executive Committee is a five year commitment where Recorder Vincent will advance through the leadership positions of Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of the association. Her final year will be served as ex-officio on the Executive Committee.

 

Locally, Karen has been involved with various organizations that include Muskingum County Community Foundation Council, Beaux Arts Club, Muskingum County Township Association, and Farm Bureau. She is also the chair for the Government Division of the 2009-2010 United Way campaign.  Karen has also been involved with many charitable organization fundraisers, including the Carr Center Cake Auction, Operation Feed and Lace Up for Kids Sake.

 

A lifelong resident of Muskingum County, Karen is a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and resides in Zanesville with her husband, Dan.