KAREN S. BLACK, OWNER. Karen Black is the owner of Vocational Consulting Services, Inc. in Bozeman, MT. She has developed her career in vocational consulting since 1989. Her credentials include both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from Montana State University in Bozeman.

Karen has been president of VCS since January of 1998. Her experience includes providing representation for Social Security disability claimants, vocational rehabilitation for worker's compensation insurance provider's; serving as an expert witness for personal injury, divorce, social security, wrongful discharge, Americans with Disabilities Act, and worker's compensation cases. Also, assisting individuals with career and vocational counseling and guidance; and teaching seminars and workshops on specific vocational issues including repetitive motion injuries, occupational stress-related claims and worker's compensation/disability management strategies.

LAUREL SCHLEGELMILCH. Laurel earned her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2007. She currently holds a Certified Rehabilitation Counsel designation and has been employed with VCS since 2006. She is a professional sign language interpreter. Laurel's proficiency lies in labor market research, job analyses, and client rapport.

MELODY J. COLWILL. Melody earned her Bachelor's degree in Business from Montana State University. She has some forty years experience in law firms in Montana, Minnesota and California. Melody's proficiency lies in office administration, labor market research and working with VCS's diverse clientele.