ROSEMONT, Ill. – September 10, 2019 – As part of its company-wide dedication to serving businesses and organizations throughout the Chicagoland area, Wintrust announced two key leadership additions to its Northwest Indiana commercial banking team.

Gil Rynberk, who has more than 20 years of banking experience, has been named Northwest Indiana market president. Rynberk has been with Wintrust since the company’s 2013 acquisition of First National Bank of Illinois in Lansing.

Additionally, Zoran Koricanac has joined Wintrust as senior vice president of commercial lending. Koricanac has more than 35 years of commercial banking experience, with loan transactions ranging from $500,000 to $30 million. He will be responsible for developing relationships with commercial businesses and real estate investors throughout Northwest Indiana.

“It is an exciting time to join Wintrust, considered to be the premier banking company in the greater Chicago area,” Koricanac said. “I consider it a privilege to be part of the team as Wintrust continues to grow in the Northwest Indiana markets. Our communities will benefit tremendously from Wintrust’s financial investments, outstanding community banking service, and superior product offerings.”

“Zoran and Gil each bring a wealth of industry experience and expertise that will benefit Wintrust and the Northwest Indiana communities,” Wintrust President, CEO & Founder Ed Wehmer said. “We’re committed to supporting local businesses and organizations throughout all of Chicagoland, and we anticipate these additions being the first of many that will help us better serve Northwest Indiana.”