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Our Story
Our Story
Our History
Wintrust began over a card table, a few cold beers, and the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. In 1991, armed with a briefcase, a folding table, and a cell phone the size of a shoebox, Wintrust’s current CEO and one of the company’s founders, Ed Wehmer, set up shop in a storefront in a northern Chicago suburb. More than twenty-five years, and more than 150 locations later, we’ve stayed true to that original mission. We believe there’s still a need, and desire, for a true community bank: where tellers know their customers by name; bankers care about local businesses because they frequent them; and the bank invests in the neighborhood because it’s actually part of the neighborhood.
Get to Know Chicago's Bank
WHO WE ARE
Get to know Chicago's Bank
WHO WE ARE
Get to know Chicago's Bank
We don't just do one thing. Our banks, companies and divisions specialize in a variety of services to make us a one-stop shop for any financial need.
PHILOSOPHY & MISSION
Learn what we're all about
PHILOSOPHY & MISSION
Learn what we're all about
At Wintrust, you're valued by more than just the contents of your account. And, every customer is our most important customer. That's how we were built.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
We don't just sit on the sidelines; we get involved
COMMUNITY IMPACT
We don't just sit on the sidelines; we get involved
We believe in making our communities better. Our philanthropic focus is part of our foundation.
Wintrust Leadership
Edward J. Wehmer
President & CEO
A Wintrust founder, Ed Wehmer has served since May 1998 as president and CEO of the Company. He is responsible for overseeing the execution of Wintrust’s day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Prior to his current roles, he served as Wintrust president and...
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David A. Dykstra
Senior Executive Vice President & COO
Dave Dykstra joined Wintrust in 1995 and currently serves as the Company's chief operating officer, providing leadership to core critical operational functions inclusive of information technology and other strategic initiatives. Dave also serves as a senior market head...
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Kathleen M. Boege
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Kate Boege joined Wintrust in September 2015 and manages all legal affairs of the Company, as well as assisting banks and non-bank subsidiaries with legal matters. Prior to joining Wintrust, from January 2013 through August 2015, Kate served as general counsel and...
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Tony Buttrick
Chief Information Officer
Tony Buttrick joined Wintrust in February 2018 as chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that support Wintrust’s strategic vision, while improving cost effectiveness, service quality, and...
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Timothy S. Crane
Executive Vice President & Senior Market Head
Tim Crane joined Wintrust in August 2008 and is the senior market head overseeing all market heads for the organization. In this role, Tim provides leadership for coordinated activity related to services that will be delivered across all banks. Tim was also appointed as...
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Guy W. Eisenhuth
Executive Vice President & Regional Market Head
Guy Eisenhuth has served as Wintrust executive vice president and regional market head overseeing Barrington Bank & Trust, Schaumburg Bank & Trust and Village Bank & Trust, since January 2014, and is also a director for each of those banks. Guy originally joined the...
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Leona A. Gleason
Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
Leona Gleason joined Wintrust in January 2010 and oversees certain administrative affairs of the Company including Operations, Compliance, Community Reinvestment Act, Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering. From 1996 to 2009, she was executive vice president at...
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David L. Larson
Executive Vice President & Regional Market Head
Dave Larson joined Wintrust in April 2010 and serves as a regional market head overseeing Beverly Bank & Trust, Old Plank Trail Community Bank, and Wheaton Bank & Trust and as a director for each of those banks. Dave was the president and CEO of Wheatland Bank from...
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Richard B. Murphy
Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Since January 2002, Rich Murphy has served as Wintrust’s chief credit officer, responsible for coordinating all the credit functions of the Company. He also oversees Wintrust’s Managed Asset Division, which directs collection efforts for the Company, its purchased...
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David L. Stoehr
Executive Vice President & CFO
Dave Stoehr joined Wintrust in January 2002 and manages all financial and accounting affairs of the Company, including internal and external financial reporting. Prior to joining Wintrust, Dave was senior vice president, Reporting & Analysis at Firstar and U.S. Bancorp and...
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Thomas P. Zidar
Executive Vice President & Market Head
Tom Zidar joined Wintrust in 2006 and also serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Wintrust Wealth Management. Prior to joining Wintrust, he worked at ABN AMRO/LaSalle Bank for nine years, most recently, as executive vice president in the Personal Financial...
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