Midwest Assistance Program
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • GSA
    • Privacy Policy
  • Services
  • Resources
    • RCAP Network
    • Guidebooks for Utilities
    • Join our Mailing List
    • Operator Resources
    • SOURCE Publications
    • Helpful Links
    • What's Happening
  • EMPLOYMENT
  • Training
  • Private Wells
  • Our Team
    • Administrative
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nebraska
    • North Dakota
    • South Dakota
    • Wyoming
  • CONTACT US

Karen Thomas


Karen Thomas has been a Technical Assistance Provider for North Dakota since 2016.  During this time, she has been assisting communities with water and wastewater issues as well as conducting trainings that support water operators and other community leaders. Additionally, she has assisted in the development and implementation of workshops for basic water operator math and emergency response planning for small water systems. She came to MAP with over 20 years of business experience having owned and operated several businesses giving her extensive knowledge in budgeting, creating action plans, bookkeeping, staffing, and customer service.  Prior to becoming a Technical Assistance Provider, she was involved with the local chamber of commerce and served on a committee helping young entrepreneurs receive scholarships.  Karen was a spokesperson for a large corporation for 8 years and traveled extensively speaking and training the public on a variety of subjects. She also has 10 years of experience in education and has taught multiple subjects. She holds a B.S. in Zoology from University of California Santa Barbara and a M.A. in Education from the University of Phoenix.  She loves working with people and is passionate about teaching and helping others achieve success as well.  

Picture
Picture
309 E Summit Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-2575

[email protected]
CONTACT US
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
MAP STAFF SITE
OUR MISSION: Midwest Assistance Program, Inc., is dedicated to helping rural communities and tribal nations improve their environment, quality of life, and achieve self-sustainability. 
© COPYRIGHT 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 
​Midwest Assistance Program, Inc. (MAP, Inc.) is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MAP, Inc. invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Organization's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [email protected]. 

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the organization or the organization’s funders. The content contained in this material is for informational and educational purposes only. The organization’s funding agencies and affiliates do not operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this material (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • GSA
    • Privacy Policy
  • Services
  • Resources
    • RCAP Network
    • Guidebooks for Utilities
    • Join our Mailing List
    • Operator Resources
    • SOURCE Publications
    • Helpful Links
    • What's Happening
  • EMPLOYMENT
  • Training
  • Private Wells
  • Our Team
    • Administrative
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nebraska
    • North Dakota
    • South Dakota
    • Wyoming
  • CONTACT US