LaDawn is an executive vice president, chief risk officer at S&T Bank. A seasoned professional with a career-long focus in the heavily regulated financial services industry. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds her Certification in Risk Management Assurance. LaDawn has been with S&T Bank since 2009.
As chief risk officer, LaDawn is responsible overseeing S&T’s Enterprise Risk Management Program, Regulatory Compliance, including Consumer Protection and Bank Secrecy Act/Anti- Money Laundering (BSA/AML), Credit Risk Management, Information and Physical Security, and Risk Management Programs including, Appraisal, Model Risk Management, Policy Administration and Vendor Management.
LaDawn was awarded the 2021 PICPA/AICPA Women to Watch Award honoring women that enhance the profession through personal growth and the leadership development of colleagues. LaDawn was also awarded the Champion For Women Award from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. This award is given to a seasoned professional who, through personal commitment, application and dedication, is invested in the success of others and fosters growth to ensure women maximize their potential. She is also a recipient of the PICPA Southwestern Chapter Volunteer Award for her contributions to the chapter and community. Additionally, LaDawn was honored as one of the PA Business Central’s Women Making a Difference.