Martha McGuire Appointed to ELFA’s Business Council Committee

Highland Park IL

21 January, 2021

11:43 AM

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL - Jan. 20, 2021 – The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced the appointment of Martha McGuire, EVP Lease Finance & Large Corporate, of First Bank Chicago to ELFA’s Business Council Steering Committee. Martha’s appointment was effective January 1, and she will serve a three-year term on the committee. “Being elected to the council is an honor and I look forward to serving with the other ELFA members,” says McGuire. “I am particularly gratified given ELFA is the national association for leasing professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to represent the interests of financial institutions to the sector’s broader constituencies.” McGuire has been a ELFA member since 2016. Randy Green, CEO of First Bank Chicago, said “At First Bank, our staff provides exceptional service and share their expertise far beyond the Chicago metro area. Martha’s appointment to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Business Council Steering Committee is an opportunity for her to share her valuable insight and financial knowledge with the ELFA organization. She is a definite asset to any team, and we share in her excitement for this opportunity.” McGuire joined First Bank Chicago, a division of First Bank of Highland Park, in 2013 and was promoted to Executive Vice President, Lease Finance & Large Corporate in 2016. In 2019, McGuire was named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Notable Women in Commercial Banking. She serves on the bank’s Investment Committee and Employee Benefits Committee. ABOUT FIRST BANK CHICAGO First Bank Chicago, a division of First Bank of Highland Park, provides full-service banking solutions for commercial and consumer clients throughout Chicagoland. With over 65 years of banking history, First Bank ranks as one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago. Our experienced bankers utilize our personal service model to provide customized banking solutions without the bureaucracy of the mega banks. First Bank’s deep culture of caring includes giving time, talent, and resources to all corners of our community. Our bank has been named as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Crain’s Chicago Business in 2018, 2019, and 2020. To learn more about the First Bank Chicago, visit https://www.firstbankchicago.com/.