The PrivateBank Names Andy Dawson Head of St. Louis Market

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The PrivateBank today announced that Andy Dawson has been named Market President for St. Louis.

In his new role, Dawson will oversee commercial, personal and private banking in the market, with a particular focus on growing The PrivateBank's presence as a leading commercial bank in St. Louis, serving middle market companies with $10 million to $2 billion in annual sales.

"Andy has spent the last 15-plus years building relationships in St. Louis and knows the market well," said Robert Holmes, Head of Regional Banking for The PrivateBank. "More importantly, he knows the importance of delivering the right banking solutions for clients in the current economic climate. We are fortunate to have someone with Andy's expertise and insight leading our St. Louis team."

Dawson joined The PrivateBank in 2009 as Managing Director, leading one of two commercial banking teams and overseeing personal and private banking services. He previously spent two years at First Bank as head of national banking. Prior to that he spent over 10 years at LaSalle Bank, where he helped establish LaSalle's Missouri Regional Lending office.

Dawson holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois. He is a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame Board of Directors, the Sheldon Concert Hall Friends Board and the St. Louis Sports Commission.

About The PrivateBank

The PrivateBank is a part of PrivateBancorp, Inc., which, through its subsidiaries, delivers customized business and personal financial services to middle-market companies, as well as business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and families in all of the markets and communities it serves.  As of September 30, 2011, the company had 34 offices in 10 states and $12.0 billion in assets.  The company's website is www.theprivatebank.com.

SOURCE The PrivateBank

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