Town of Banff

Mayor Karen Sorensen

Mayor Karen Sorensen Photo Credit: John Bonner Photography

karen.sorensen@banff.ca

Town Hall - 110 Bear Street
P.O. Box 1260
Banff, Alberta, Canada  T1L 1A1

T: 403.762.1203
F: 403.762.1260

As Mayor, Karen wishes to continue to enhance the residential and visitor experience in Banff.  "My goal is to build on Banff's success as a great place to live and wonderful place to visit," she says.

Karen is a proud ambassador for Banff and sees being Mayor as a fabulous opportunity that she embraces with pride.

Years in Office

Mayor Sorensen has served on council since October 2004. She was elected to her first term as Mayor in October 2010.

Current Appointments

AUMA Mayor's Caucus, Banff Lake Louise Tourism; Banff Lake Louise Hotel/Motel Association; Calgary Regional Partnership; Intergovernmental Liaison;Superintendent's Breakfast, RCMP Liaison

Education/Work History

Karen graduated from University of Guelph and has worked for over 30 years in the hospitality industry in public relations and sales, predominately in Banff. In 2000, Karen started her own company, Catalyst Enterprises Consulting, providing customer service training within the hospitality industry.

Currently, in addition to her Mayoral duties, Karen works with her husband, Carsten, in their business, CBC Financial Directions.

Family/Personal Interests

Karen is proud to call Banff home. She and Carsten have been married for 22 years and have raised their two sons, Eric and Connor, here.  Their oldest son Bjerre, is married and lives in California with his wife and three children.