Karen Sutphin Swecker

Karen Sutphin Swecker has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Karen currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Horizon Farm Credit since July 2022. Prior to this, they were the SVP, Loan Operations Manager at the same company from May 2020 to July 2022.

Before joining Horizon Farm Credit, Karen worked at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank as a Vice President, Relationship Manager from February 2017 to May 2020.

Their career in the finance industry started at MidAtlantic Farm Credit in 2005. Karen held the role of Commercial Loan Officer from June 2005 to December 2014. Later, they were promoted to the position of Regional Lending Manager, where they served from December 2014 to February 2017.

Overall, Karen Sutphin Swecker has demonstrated a strong track record in various roles within the farm credit sector, showcasing their expertise and leadership in loan operations and relationship management.

Karen Sutphin Swecker completed their Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and Finance at Virginia Tech from 1999 to 2004. Karen then went on to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from James Madison University from 2006 to 2008.