Career growth looks different for everyone, but at CONMED, it often means growing alongside the business, stepping into new opportunities, and making a meaningful impact along the way.

We’re excited to recognize Karah F. on her promotion to Senior Compliance Manager. Over the past two years, Karah has played an important role in the growth of our Compliance function, contributing across system enhancements, business partnerships, and key initiatives.

We sat down with Karah to learn more about what this milestone means to her, what she’s excited about next, and the advice she’d share with others.

What does this promotion mean to you?

This promotion is really meaningful to me. When I joined CONMED just over two years ago, Compliance was a team of two, and I’ve had the opportunity to grow alongside the function as it’s expanded into a dedicated department.

Being promoted to Senior Compliance Manager feels like recognition of that growth, the trust placed in me, and the impact our work has across the organization.

What are you most excited about in your new role?

I’m most excited about continuing to position Compliance as a strategic business partner—one that is practical, solutions‑oriented, and deeply aligned with how the business operates.

As the company evolves, my focus is on ensuring Compliance is seen as a resource the business can engage early and often to enable smart, ethical decision‑making.

What advice would you give someone aspiring to grow their career here?

Don’t shy away from ambiguity.

Some of my most meaningful growth came from stepping into initiatives that were still evolving and helping shape practical solutions along the way. Staying open to learning and adapting as priorities shifted allowed me to provide valuable insight and support strong decision‑making, even amid change.

Is there a moment, project, or person that helped you get to this point?

Working closely with Keith (Vice President of Compliance) as Compliance evolved from a two‑person function into a more mature organization has been a defining experience.

His leadership, combined with the opportunity to help formalize processes and strengthen business partnerships, played a key role in my development.

What do you enjoy most about working at CONMED?

The people are what make CONMED special to me—my coworkers and business partners alike.

There’s a strong sense of trust, openness, and collaboration, and I’ve always felt that my work matters. Being encouraged to grow while making a real impact is what I enjoy most.

Looking Ahead

Karah’s journey reflects what’s possible when growth, trust, and opportunity come together.

We’re excited to see the continued impact she’ll make in this next chapter as she helps advance our Compliance program and support the business in making thoughtful, ethical decisions.

Congratulations, Karah!