First Business Financial Services: Paul Farrelly joins commercial lending team in Milwaukee

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First Business Financial Services, Inc.

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Paul Farrelly Joins First Business Commercial Lending Team in Milwaukee

MADISON, WI, October 30, 2014 – First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ) announced today that Paul Farrelly has been hired as Vice President – Business Development at First Business Bank – Milwaukee.

Paul has over 25 years of Commercial Lending experience in Southeastern Wisconsin. Prior to joining First Business, Paul was the President & COO of Community Bank & Trust, and a Commercial Lender for TCF Bank Milwaukee and Bank One.

A Milwaukee native, Paul also lived in Sheboygan, and has been a Shorewood resident for 20 years. Degrees include a BA in Finance from UW-Whitewater and an MBA from UW-Milwaukee, in addition to various banking and credit analysis classes. Paul has served on a number of non-profit boards including the J.M. Kohler Art Center and Lake Park Friends, and is a member of several local networking groups including ACG, MBBI and the Economic Club.

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. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.

Member FDIC, First Business Bank – Milwaukee is headquartered at 18500 W. Corporate Drive in Brookfield, with additional offices in Kenosha. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 262-792-1400.