Karen Manelas is the Vice President of Auto Care Plus, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing employee relations, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions. With 20 years of leadership alongside her husband John and over 40 years of history for the company overall, Karen is passionate about fostering growth and building a platform that thrives on teamwork and respect.
Karen grew up in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and has lived in Pelham, New Hampshire, for 34 years. She and her husband of 34 years, John, share a vibrant family life with three children, two sons-in-law, and a nearly 2-year-old grandson. Their home also includes a 17-year-old dog and four cats.
She has always enjoyed staying busy, whether through house projects like gardening and painting or wake surfing with her family on the lake.
Her favorite book, The Secret, taught her the art of manifesting dreams into reality, a concept she holds close as she continues to shape the future of Auto Care Plus. When not working or with her family, Karen treasures memories of adventures in Alaska, marveling at its stunning landscapes and wildlife.