First Business Bank

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Brian Spielmann

Chief Financial Officer

  • First Business Financial Services, Inc.
  • parent company of First Business Bank
  • Madison, WI
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Brian Spielmann

About Brian

Brian Spielmann CPA, MBA, is Chief Financial Officer of First Business Financial Services, Inc., parent company of First Business Bank. Brian joined First Business Bank in 2006, and, prior to his promotion to CFO in April 2023, Brian served as Chief Accounting Officer, Director of Finance, Financial Reporting Manager, and Senior Financial Accountant.

Brian earned an accounting degree from Bradley University where he played Division I baseball. He received a Masters of Business Administration from Edgewood College. Brian also completed the Stonier Graduate School of Banking program, holds a Leadership Certificate in Banking from the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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