First Business: Hires Laura Meicher, Evren Dogan, and Zak Bessette

Contact:
Angela Roidt
Marketing & Communications Associate
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
Phone 608-238-8008
aroidt@firstbusiness.com

MADISON, WI, December 10, 2015 – First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announced today that Laura Meicher, Evren Dogan, and Zak Bessette have been hired as Credit Analysts.

Laura comes to First Business with over five years of commercial banking experience and has been in the local banking industry for over 14 years. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Outside of work, Laura and her husband enjoy the adventures that their two children bring into their lives.

Evren recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a degree in Finance and Management. He interned at Googins Advisors and Northwestern Mutual before coming to First Business. Evren was a member of several indoor and outdoor soccer groups and continues to play recreationally. He also enjoys skiing, running, and reading.

Zak comes to First Business with five years of commercial lending experience, mostly in real estate. He graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He has volunteered his time helping with Hurricane Katrina relief in NOLA, helping with Relay-for-Life, as well as helping with numerous clean-up and restoration projects. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, photography, traveling, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

About First Business
First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company, focused on the unique needs of businesses, business executives, and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance, and private wealth management solutions, and because of its niche focus, is able to provide its clients with unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness.

Member FDIC, First Business’ corporate headquarters are at 401 Charmany Drive in Madison, WI. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.