Karen has been in banking for over 30 years. She joined Rondout Savings Bank in 2001 as one of the three founding members of the Business Banking Department. Throughout the years, Karen has held various leadership positions and has helped drive the success of Rondout Savings Bank’s commercial lending department.

Karen currently oversees the lending division of the bank and is responsible for all loan originations, loan underwriting, servicing, and collection functions.

Karen is committed to the community and currently serves as a Board Member for the Hudson Valley American Heart Association and a Board Member and Finance Committee Member for the Mental Health Association in Ulster County.

Karen holds a degree from Union College and is a 2021 graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and completed the Wharton Leadership Program.

She is a lifelong resident of Ulster County and resides in Rosendale, NY, with her husband and son.