Karen A. Hill is a Managing Partner of Collina Ventures.  Karen founded Baker Hill in 1983 after working at FNB Denver, later acquired by Wells Fargo.  Her pioneering work on an Apple IIe to automate the analysis of financial statements led her to start the company in her living room on an IBM PC. Over the course of 20 years, she built a business that served over 1000 banks, primarily in the US, but also in Australia and Asia.  In 2005 the business was acquired by Experian and was successfully transitioned for employees, clients, stockholders and Experian. She raised three daughters, supported their schools and communities in various capacities and inspired Baker Hill to serve the community of Central Indiana.  She began her career with Touche Ross in Chicago, holds a BA from St. Marys College in Notre Dame, Indiana and and a MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Mark E. Hill is a Managing Partner of Collina Ventures. Mark co-founded Baker Hill® in 1983. Focusing on the banking industry, the company serves as a trusted advisor to its banking clients and delivers solutions that address business process needs. In 2005, the company was acquired by Experian® (EXPN.L), a global information solutions company. Mark oversaw the transition through 2006. In addition to his role with Collina, Mark serves on the board of numerous companies, including Interactive Intelligence, (Nasdaq:ININ), Bluelock (www.bluelock.com), and Angel Learning (www.angellearning.com). He also served as the 2002 inaugural chair of the TechPoint Foundation, bridging the "digital divide" by providing technology for at-risk youth. Mark is an adjunct professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics and chair of its Dean's Council. At the request of the last three governors he has served the state of Indiana in various capacities. He started his career at IBM and holds a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

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