Karen Eckford

Karen Eckford holds a significant leadership role in the banking industry, currently serving as Senior Vice President at First Palmetto Bank since March 2021. Prior experience includes Senior Vice President - Retail Market Lead at Synovus Bank, where management of operations for the Kershaw County Market occurred from April 2006 to March 2021. Karen has also held the position of Vice President at First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., overseeing operations for three branches, and at Carolina First (now TD Bank) as Vice President/City Executive, managing operations for multiple branches in Kershaw County. Karen began her banking career at Bank of America, rising to Vice President while managing multiple branch locations. Educational background includes studies at Furman University from 1981 to 1983.