ADVISORY BOARD GROW WITH US Eileen Kowalski ‘86 National Recurring Field Exam Manager, PNC Eileen Kowalski is Senior Vice President and National Recurring Field Exam Manager for PNC Business Credit, the asset-based lending arm of PNC Bank, N.A. Based in Center City, Philadelphia, and living in a suburb of Reading, PA, she leads a national team of 45 professionals who assess the collateral supporting business loans. Eileen’s career has taken her from Manager of Training and Development to her current national leadership role, which she assumed in November 2022. While she once planned to become an accountant — taking as many accounting courses at KU as possible — she found her niche in banking and field exams, where the focus is on loan collateral rather than verifying financial statements. She credits the KU College of Business with giving her the accounting knowledge, business acumen, and operational insight critical to her success. A longtime member and chair of the KU College of Business Advisory Council, Eileen has helped expand business engagement with students, creating more opportunities for internships and career connections. She is also active with the Secured Finance Network, teaching online courses, guest lecturing at universities, and serving on the board of its charitable foundation. Her advice to KU business students: “Attend as many events on campus as possible — even outside your major. You never know where you might meet someone who will help launch your career. Be open to opportunities and willing to relocate for the right role.” The College is proud to have Eileen’s leadership and insight guiding the next generation of business professionals. 9
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