People news: Pathfinder names Kjerstad commercial portfolio manager

Mackenzie Kjerstad

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has promoted Mackenzie Kjerstad to commercial portfolio manager from commercial credit analyst.

In her new role, she will assist the bank’s business services team with underwriting, portfolio management, monitoring, and regulatory compliance matters. She will also evaluate and recommend approval of customer applications for lines of credit, commercial loans, and commercial real-estate loans, according to a Pathfinder Bank news release.

“We are pleased to recognize Mackenzie with this promotion,” Ronald G. Tascarella, VP and commercial team leader, said. “With her work ethic, as well as her extensive knowledge of commercial lending, Mackenzie has been a great asset to our organization. We look forward to watching her grow with this new position.”

Kjerstad received her bachelor’s degree in economics from SUNY Oswego in 2015, and joined the bank shortly after that.

Pathfinder Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Oswego. It has nine branch offices in Oswego and Onondaga counties.

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