Karen Cummings Recognized on Buffalo Business First’s 2023 Power 200 Women List



July 19, 2023

Buffalo, New York – Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, is pleased to share that Buffalo Business First has named Karen Cummings, senior regional vice president and commercial real estate market executive, to its 2023 Power 200 Women list.

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Ms. Cummings placed at No. 71 for her influence and drive that builds economic and community development in the region. With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, Ms. Cummings has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to supporting customer wellness and strengthening the greater community.

“It is an honor to be ranked among this year’s inspiring list of influential women,” said Cummings. “I look forward to continuing to support and strengthen the greater Western New York region.”

As senior regional vice president and commercial real estate market executive at Northwest, Ms. Cummings leads a team of commercial lenders, focusing on new loan origination, portfolio management and credit quality in efforts to achieve and exceed all production and credit quality goals.

Also active in her community, Ms. Cummings currently serves as a board member for Kevin Guest House.

The Power 200 Women is an annual list compiled by Buffalo Business First to recognize and celebrate the most influential women who hold power in their industry and the community as a whole.

To view the complete Power 200 Women list, visit the Buffalo Business First website here.

About Northwest


Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, as well as treasury management solutions and wealth management services. Northwest currently operates 134 full-service community banking offices and eight free standing drive-through facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Indiana. The common stock of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NWBI"). Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed on-line at www.northwest.com.