Karen VanPelt-Higgins
President Emeritus
Karen’s systematic business approach and growth mindset have shaped 4 Star into what it is today.
Karen, an industry veteran with over 20 years of multi-unit foodservice management experience in healthcare, began her career as a registered dietitian and foodservice director. She joined 4 Star Reps in 2002, bringing deep industry knowledge and a natural ability to connect with end-user operators. In 2009, she became a principal, helping drive 4 Star’s growth with her strategic, progressive leadership. Karen was honored with the Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Top Achiever – Manufacturers’ Rep Award in 2019. She retired in 2021 after designating Erica Monaghan as her successor.