Over thirty-five years of demonstrated leadership in banking through multiple cycles and evolution of the business. Keystone to success rests in deep and lasting relationships earned across business, community, political, and personal sectors. Known to have a balanced approach to business with a healthy mix of vision, growth, analysis, and regard for tradition. After nearly 20 years of serving as president of the Illinois Division of First National Bank, in 2017 transistioned to an enterprise position to oversee a portion of the bank’s traditional commercial banking division. First National has assets of $30 billion, operates in eight states, and is the largest privately held bank in the United States. FNBO was established in 1857. Outside of the bank I’ve served on the boards of a host of organizations including Northern Illinois University, DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, and DeKalb County Community Foundation. Today, I’m serving as a Trustee of Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District.
Listed skills include Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, and 15 others.