Renewable Fuels Action Summit Biographies

Kari L. Knudson

Kari L. Knudson joined Bismarck State College in September 2007 as Vice President, Energy Technology Programs and Director, National Energy Center of Excellence.

Knudson has over 17 years of domestic and international experience in the energy industry, including oil and gas operations and power generation.

Prior to joining BSC, Knudson was Vice President, Finance & Administration with Centennial Energy Resources, the independent power production subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. She held several analytical and financial leadership positions with ConocoPhillips, including expatriate assignments in Stavanger, Norway and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Knudson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor of business administration degree.