Penny Hokanson
About Penny Hokanson
Penny Hokanson is the Vice President/Senior Credit Officer at Evans Bank, with extensive experience in the banking industry.
Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at Evans Bank
Penny Hokanson has been serving as Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at Evans Bank in Hamburg, NY since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for developing and recommending credit policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, she provides leadership and guidance to a team of Credit Underwriters, working to enhance their skills and performance. Ms. Hokanson directs the structure and review of Commercial Real Estate, Commercial & Industrial, and Business Banking loans to maintain high credit standards.
First Vice President and Senior Manager at First Niagara Bank
Penny Hokanson worked at First Niagara Bank from 2005 to 2016, holding the position of First Vice President and Senior Manager in the Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in managing the bank's credit policies and overseeing various operational aspects related to credit management.
Vice President and Relationship Manager at HSBC
Between 1987 and 2005, Penny Hokanson worked as Vice President and Relationship Manager at HSBC in the Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area. Her role involved managing client relationships and overseeing credit structures, leveraging her extensive experience in finance and credit analysis.
Education at Canisius College and University at Buffalo
Penny Hokanson holds an MBA in Finance from Canisius College and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University at Buffalo. Her comprehensive educational background laid a solid foundation for her extensive career in the financial sector.