

She has led brand, culture and change initiatives played leadership roles in investor relations, government affairs and crisis management and prepared and advised c-suite executives. She has more than 25 years of senior level marketing and communications experience. She is a One Million Degrees Differencemaker Mentor and a member of the Chicago Economic Club.Ĭhief Marketing and Communications OfficerĬolleen Ryan is Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. Marianne received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from DePaul University. Markowitz served as trustee on the Obama for America board of directors, Chief Financial Officer for the Obama for America campaign and financial operations consultant for the launch of the Obama Exploratory Committee. Markowitz was a Managing Director at CIBC Bank USA (formerly The PrivateBank and Trust Company), where she implemented a national SBA and vertical industry strategy for the CIBC Small Business Banking business line.

While at the SBA, Marianne served as an interim member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet and was appointed by former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel to serve on the City of Chicago’s Small Business Advisory Council. Marianne served as Acting Administrator for the Small Business Administration nationally and as Regional Administrator for SBA’s Midwest Region V.

Marianne Markowitz is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, and a member of the boards of directors of the Company and the Bank. This gives us a unique lens through which to support our clients needs.Ĭhief Administrative Officer & General Counsel Our women-led leadership team and board of directors have deep ties to the local community and significant banking, investment and small business experience across multiple industry verticals.
