MADISON, WI – April 29, 2021 –  First Business Bank is pleased to welcome James Barrett to its Equipment Finance team as Vice President – Equipment Finance.

“As we continue to build our stellar team of Equipment Finance experts, I’m confident that James will help our team reach our ambitious goals,” said David Sook, Senior Vice President – Sales Manager – Equipment Finance of First Business Specialty Finance, LLC, a subsidiary of First Business Bank. “First Business Bank prioritizes experience, client service, and industry expertise, and James Barrett is a great addition who goes above those qualifications.”

James Barrett joins the Equipment Finance team at First Business Bank with over 10 years of experience in the construction and transportation industry. His extensive experience ranges from small private companies to large publicly traded corporations and he has worked with OEM, vendors, and end-users.

Throughout his career, James has been regularly recognized for cultivating strong vendor and client relationships and maintaining extensive product and competitor knowledge. His expertise allows him to create ideal solutions for customers' equipment needs.

About First Business Bank
First Business Bank specializes in business banking, including Commercial Banking and Specialty Finance, Private Wealth, and Bank Consulting services, and through its refined focus delivers unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness. Specialty Finance solutions are delivered through First Business Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary First Business Specialty Finance, LLC. First Business Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ). For additional information, visit firstbusiness.bank.