Kathryn Scharre Podelnyk

Managing Director, Corporate ABL Underwriting Manager, Wells Fargo Capital Finance

Kathryn Scharre Podelnyk leads the Corporate Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Underwriting team at Wells Fargo Capital Finance. In this role, she oversees underwriting activities and collaborates closely with Corporate Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Equipment Finance, and other internal partners to deliver comprehensive financing solutions. These solutions include revolving credit facilities, fixed asset term loans, Term Loan B, bridge loans, high-yield offerings, and other debt products tailored to client needs.

Additionally, Kathryn serves as Capital Finance’s Cross-Border Liaison, driving international ABL expansion initiatives and supporting global growth opportunities. She began her career at Wells Fargo Capital Finance as a Credit Analyst in the Syndicated Finance Group, later advancing to Relationship Manager before joining the Underwriting team in 2015.

Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.