Senior Credit Officer's Panel 2025

2025 Senior Credit Officer Panel
Co-hosted by the Turnaround Management Association Upstate New York Chapter and the Buffalo Chapter of the Risk Management Association (RMA)

Join us for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year! The Senior Credit Officer Panel brings together top credit officers from leading banks to share their perspectives on the current lending environment, key issues in commercial credit, and emerging trends shaping the future of the industry.

This program is an excellent opportunity to gain insights directly from experts on the front lines of commercial lending, while also connecting with colleagues from across the region. Don’t miss this valuable evening of discussion and networking.

Panelists:

• David Case – Chief Credit Officer, Five Star Bank
• David Ladori – Senior Credit Officer, M&T Bank
• Joseph Heim – Chief Credit Officer, Culain Capital
• Peter Clement – Senior Credit Officer, Rosenthal & Rosenthal
  Moderator: Aaron Fehnel – Vice President, Tompkins Financial

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
Location: The Buffalo Club, Buffalo, NY

Agenda:

• 5:30–6:30 PM: Registration and Networking – Appetizers and Open Bar
• 6:30–7:30 PM: Panel
• 7:30–8:30 PM: More Networking – Appetizers and Open Bar

Pricing:

• Early Bird (through 11/5/25): $45 TMA & RMA TMembers | $55 Non-Members
• Regular: $60 TMA & RMA Members | $70 Non-Members

Come ready to learn, connect, and help shape the conversations driving our industry forward.