MILWAUKEE, Feb. 23, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- First Business Bank - Milwaukee announced today that Dave Vetta has joined the firm as President and CEO. Dave has over 30 years of experience in the investment and banking industry. Prior to joining First Business Bank - Milwaukee, he was Managing Director at Fifth Third Bank and Managing Director at JP Morgan Asset Management, where he was a member of the investment and management committees.
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"We are very excited to have Dave lead our team," stated John Silseth, Chairman. "Dave has deep roots in the community, both in his professional and personal life. He's passionate about Greater Milwaukee area businesses and the issues they face. He's an engaging individual, who fits the First Business culture very well. He's entrepreneurial and competitive, and gives back to the community."
Dave's broad background includes commercial and consumer lending, private banking, investment management, and sales management, including providing financial solutions to businesses and individuals. He is a Certified Financial Planner, and holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and a BS from Carroll College. In addition, Dave has taken advanced studies at Northwestern University and University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.
Dave is a native of Waukesha and Whitefish Bay. He is active in United Way of Milwaukee and is a member of the investment committee. Dave serves on the Board of Trustees for Carroll College and is a member of the Carroll College Hall of Fame.
About First Business Bank - Milwaukee
First Business Bank - Milwaukee was established in 2000 to provide a full range of commercial banking services to Greater Milwaukee-area businesses and business people. We are chartered as a unit bank with a CEO, not a branch president, and a board of directors rather than an advisory board. This structure allows us to understand Greater Milwaukee-area businesses and respond quickly and proactively to meet their needs. First Business Bank - Milwaukee is a part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FBIZ). For additional information, visit www.fbbmilwaukee.com or call 262-792-1400.
About First Business Financial Services, Inc.
First Business Financial Services (Nasdaq:FBIZ) is the parent of the First Business family of companies, managing shareholder relations and providing access to capital for our operating entities. Its companies include: First Business Bank - Madison and First Business Bank - Milwaukee (individually chartered banks, not branches), First Business Trust & Investments, First Business Leasing, LLC, and First Business Capital Corp. For additional information, visit www.fbfinancial.com or call 608-238-8008.
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To arrange an interview with Dave Vetta or another member of the First Business management team, please contact: Jodie Johnson at 262-792-1400 or jjohnson@fbfinancial.com.
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