MILWAUKEE, April 14, 2006 – First Business Leasing proudly announced today that Tom Rude has been hired as Vice President – Business Development. First Business Leasing is a part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ). Tom has nearly 25 years experience in equipment leasing and financing. Prior to joining First Business Leasing, he held bank-related business development positions with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance and U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance over an eight year period. Tom spent the first 12 years of his career with Associates Commercial Corporation in several management roles, followed by five years in business development with Orix Credit Alliance, specializing in transportation, construction, and manufacturing equipment and vendor finance. He received his BBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Tom, his wife Bryn, and their two children live in About First Business Leasing, LLC. First Business Leasing serves small- and middle-market companies with customized leases to satisfy our clients’ cash flow, tax planning, balance sheet management, and equipment needs. We offer a full array of leasing products including operating and capital leases, terminal rental clause (TRAC) leases, municipal leases, project leases, and vendor leasing programs. For additional information on First Business Leasing, please call 262-792-1400 or visit www.fbleasing.com. For additional information, please contact: Jodie Johnson, Marketing & Communications Officer 262-792-1400 or jjohnson@fbfinancial.com
