Karina began her career at Baker Boyer in 2016 as the Assistant Manager at the Milton-Freewater branch bringing with her 10 years of banking experience. As Branch Manager, it is important to Karina that her clients are happy, comfortable and their needs are met. She supports her team by providing training, clear expectations, and empowering them to be their best.

Karina grew up in the Walla Walla Valley and graduated from Mac-Hi in Milton-Freewater and earned an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in accounting from Walla Walla Community College. Prior to working at Baker Boyer, Karina started her career in banking as a teller and moved her way up from Personal Banker to Customer Service Supervisor.

Karina is active in the Milton-Freewater community and previously sat on the board of the Frazier Farmstead Museum, Milton-Freewater Cancer Cotillion, Rotary, and the Milton Freewater Community Development Program.