Kathryn McDonald

Kathryn McDonald has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, holding various roles from relationship banking sales to Chief Credit Officer in different regions of the United States.

Starting her career at Southeast Bank, N.A. in Miami, Florida, she eventually rose to the position of Chief Credit Officer for Wachovia's Northeast Region, managing a large team and overseeing new business initiatives across multiple banking sectors.

Throughout her career, Kathryn has been actively involved in managing Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Private Banking Portfolio Reporting, and Special Assets, particularly during the mergers of First Fidelity, CoreStates, and WACHOVIA Bank.

In more recent years, she has continued to share her expertise by working with community banks in South Florida, taking on leadership roles in Special Asset Departments and serving as Chief Credit Officer at a Regional Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Kathryn's consulting experience includes providing services for bank due diligence, audits, merger documentation, team building exercises, and file reviews, showcasing her diverse skill set and knowledge in the industry.

Currently, Kathryn McDonald holds the position of Senior Consultant at Ardmore Banking Advisors, focusing on Loan Review and Due Diligence, with a new base in Miami, Florida.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in French Literature, Business Marketing, and Sociology from Eastern Michigan University.

She has held key positions in renowned organizations such as Ardmore Banking Advisors, Inc., Royal Bank America, Bank of the West, and various banks as a Senior Credit Officer and Chief Credit Officer at Wachovia Corp.