Karen Reece, Vice President, began her career in the PRW world in 1980. She began working for Southeastern Freezer part-time while attending business school. Once she graduated and took two other jobs, she once again landed at Southeastern Freezer where she met Steve Williams. She went on to work with Steve Williams again at Georgia Freezer and continued to work at the north Georgia facilities after they had sold to Atlas Cold Storage. Karen was offered an ownership in Eskimo Cold Storage and the chance to work with Steve Williams once again.

Karen and her husband, Lawton have 3 children and reside in Dawson County.