Karen Blanchard Smith Mba, Crc

Karen Blanchard Smith, MBA, CRC, serves as the Commercial Credit Administration Manager at Union Bank of VT & NH since November 2013, where responsibilities include leading a 12-member team in Commercial Loan Administration, overseeing Credit Analysis, Loan Documentation, and Quality Control to ensure superior customer service. Prior roles include Commercial Loan Credit Analyst II at Union Bank and Credit Analyst II at Merchants Bank. Earlier experience at Union Bank involved loan review and auditing, as well as payroll and benefits administration. Karen holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and Champlain College, a BS in Business Administration from Champlain College, and a BS in Mathematics from Johnson State College, along with various banking and leadership certifications.