Karen Adams-Troescher

Karen Adams-Troescher, MBA, CRC, currently serves as Senior Vice President & Credit Risk Review Commercial Group Manager at SouthState Bank since May 2023. With a robust background in credit risk management, previous roles include Senior Vice President & Associate Director of Credit Review at M&T Bank from 2014 to 2023 and First Vice President, Manager of Commercial Loan Administration at First Niagara Bank from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, Karen founded Bywater Partners LLC, where the role encompassed President and Management Consultant from 2005 to 2011. Prior experience includes positions as Vice President of Credit Risk Management at CIT and various roles at HSBC, culminating as Vice President, Manager of Collateral Examination. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA from the University at Buffalo School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Buffalo State University.