Professional of the Year - Finance/Commercial Banking

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Chris Sweetland

Title: President, Illinois and Wisconsin
Industry: Finance
Type of Organization: Regional Bank
Major Product/Service: Provides banking services to consumers and closely-held businesses
Expertise: With almost 40 years of experience, Mr. Sweetland specializes in general finance, commercial banking, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. He also provides consulting, coaching and mentoring services.
Geographic Area of Distribution: National
Affiliations: Board Member, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce; Economic Club of Chicago; Board Member, Junior Achievement; Neighborhood Housing Services; Mercy Housing Lakefront
University/Degree: B.A., German; B.S., Economics; Wabash University
Born: March 3, 1963
Hobbies/Sports: Equities investing, travel, barbecuing, photography, running, fitness
Spouse: Julie
Married: July 4, 1987
Children: Becca, Amanda
Work History: Previously, Mr. Sweetland served with American National Bank, Wintrust, FirstMerit Bank, and Huntington National Bank.