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Chicago, Il, Us

❏ Partnered with team in implementing a strategy to grow the bank for $18mm to $45mm in 21 months. ❏ Replaced 40-year-old loan and general ledger systems with established core offerings. ❏ Implemented loan documentation and teller systems.❏ Replaced existing computer network and phone system. ❏ Enhanced staff through the hiring of a Chief Operating Officer and a Senior Lender.❏ Outsourced IT, Compliance & Human Resources to provide needed expertise and minimize costs.❏ Introduced internet and mobile banking.❏ Active member on Loan, ALCO/Investment, Audit/Compliance & IT Steering Committees.❏ Enhanced the bank's profile beyond the city of Camp Grove through community involvement and marketing.

Geneva, Illinois, Us

❏ Spearheaded the successful drive to return the bank to profitability and eliminate the consent order that had been issued prior to tenure. ❏ Improved credit risk profile reduced legal and compliance expenses, and achieved a positive rating at both the bank and holding company. ❏ Recruited staff to optimize underperforming lines of business. Consulted with an expert in trusts to improve personnel, processes, products, and procedures. Significantly improved recurring fee income $270K+ to $550K+.❏ Empowered the new trust officer to leverage her robust network and increase trust assets $25.6MM to $57MM.❏ Dramatically enhanced the bank's profile in the community through renewed involvement and visibility in the Fox Valley.

Glen Ellyn, Il, Us

❏ Promoted continually throughout tenure to gain key leadership experience in all areas of this $325MM community bank purchased by Wintrust Financial in 2015. ❏ Achieved $30K monthly savings through selection and implementation of cutting-edge core systems. ❏ Empowered greater efficiency, data accuracy, and service quality through automation. ❏ Established a de novo branch, achieving profitability, 24 months and growing to $100MM in deposits. ❏ Developed initial relationships with commercial/retail clients, then delegated responsibilities to appropriate personnel. ❏ Redirected strategy of retail investment/wealth management area, converting loss-leader business into a profitable one.❏ Served on credit committees, overseeing lending and credit risk management. ❏ Partnered with executive team in resolving regulatory enforcement actions against bank, achieving a positive rating at both bank and holding company level, materially reducing legal and compliance expenses.

First National Bank of Chicago acquired Gary-Wheaton and at the time was the fourth-largest bank in the U.S.Branch President - Carol Stream Market 1994-1998(total deposits of $150mm, consisting of 1 branch & 20k deposit accounts)❏ Successfully managed during a time of converting from a branch of Gary-Wheaton to a branch of the First National Bank of Chicago❏ Extensively involved in the development of clients, marketing and community relations.Branch President - Wheaton Market 1992-1994(total deposits of $400mm, consisting of 2 branches & 40k deposit accounts)❏ Successfully managed during a time of significant staff reductions and product restructuring resulting in a return within a year to "pre-change" levels for sales and service. The Bank's image in the market and employee morale & retention also improved.❏ Developed a "team" sales environment among the various commercial and retail departments.❏ Maintained the bank's high level of participation and visibility in the market.

Senior Vice President and Cashier/CFO 1991-1992(First Chicago Bank of Bloomindale was a $175mm bank with 3 branches)❏ Achieved extensive operational efficiencies through the installation of a platform automation system and consolidation of backroom operations with hold company.❏ Developed sales culture, working with all levels of management.❏ Effective asset/liability management resulted in an increase in net income each quarter with the fourth quarter exceeding the first quarter by 82%.Vice President, Controller & Assistant Corporate Secretary/Treasurer 1985-1991Assistant Vice President 1983-1985Compliance Officer 1982-1983(Gary- Wheaton Bank was an innovative bank with 3 branches and $1.5B in assets at the time)❏ Partnered in ingoing development, implementation and analysis of the output from management financial performance systems.❏ Demonstrated superior management abilities through the firing and development of skilled staff to accommodate the bank's rapid growth and need for profitability measurements.❏ Increased operating efficiencies through the introduction of personal computers.❏ Reduced operating expenses through bringing in-house, work previously performed by an outside audit firm.

Chicago, Il, Us

One of 12 Regional Reserve Banks in the United StatesFinancial Analyst 1981-1982❏ Analyzed adequacy of earnings, liquidity, capital, asset and liability management and growth profile of banks to determine if the next scheduled examination should be accelerated.Examiner❏ Examined banks ranging in size from $2mm to over $2B for compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations❏ Led presentation of bank examination findings to board of directors and executive management of bank examined.

B.A., Economics

A.A., Business Administration

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