Wheaton Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Pam Sharar-Stoppel as President.
Currently Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Sharar-Stoppel joined Wheaton Bank & Trust five years ago and brings more than 30 years of commercial banking and leadership experience to the bank.
Stacey Huels is stepping down from his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WBT to start a new firm (First Focus Capital Partners, LLC) and pursue private equity investment opportunities. He will remain active in the bank as a director on the WBT board.
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“Stacey started with one location and only $25 million in assets when he took over in 2004,” said Sharar-Stoppel. “He led the growth of this bank to five locations and more than $750 million in assets. He also took us through the acquisition of Wheatland Bank, the acquisition of our Fort Hill location and the opening of two other locations in Naperville. We thank Stacey for his many contributions and dedication to building a true community bank. We wish him the very best in his new venture and are pleased he will continue serving as a director.”
“Pam has successfully led a major expansion of the commercial lending team and customer base, has been an integral part of the Wheaton team and is a highly regarded executive,’ stated Huels. “Pam embraces the community bank and brings diverse experience and talent to her new role which will serve her well.”
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Robert Hutchinson, who has been instrumental in developing the bank’s strong community banking reputation in Wheaton, will repeat that success in Glen Ellyn by becoming the President of Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust, and maintaining his leadership over the bank’s Business Banking team and CRA efforts.
Robert Paszczak, Vice Chairman, is being promoted to Chairman. Bob joined the bank two years ago and has distinguished himself as an accomplished leader as well as a mentor to others. He has enjoyed an impressive banking career and his wealth of experience and relationships are highly valued.
About Wheaton Bank & Trust
Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, a Wintrust Community Bank, has locations in Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Wheaton. Wheaton Bank & Trust provides customized financial solutions for residents and businesses in the area and is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. For more information visit the bank’s website at www.wheatonbank.com, “Like” us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WheatonBank or follow us on Twitter @WheatonBank.
