First Business Bank: Hires Bob Kordus and Mike Sergeant

Contact:
Kelley Schwersinske
Marketing & Events Coordinator
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
Phone 608-232-5774
kschwersinske@firstbusiness.com

MADISON, WI, June 7, 2013 – First Business Bank announced today that Bob Kordus has been hired as Vice President – Deposit Operations and Mike Sergeant as Client Services Representative. First Business Bank is part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBIZ).

Bob joins First Business with over 25 years of banking experience. His previous role was as a bank operations executive at First Banking Center (now Talmer Bank & Trust). Bob also has extensive experience in the financial data management industry, where he was the founder of a prosperous bank advisory consulting firm, Kordus Financial Services, in Appleton, WI. Bob has significant experience in program and project management, with proficiency in managing complex data and document solutions through process improvement and better technology. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Carroll University. Bob and his wife, Annette reside in Lake Geneva and are active in the community.

Mike joins First Business with four years of experience. He is a graduate of Edgewood College with a Bachelor in Science Business degree and obtained is MBA from the University of Phoenix. Mike volunteers his time with United Way and various other charity associations. He is an avid sportsman and resides in Madison with his wife and son.

About First Business Bank
First Business Bank was established by area business owners and investors in 1990 to specialize in quality business banking for the local business community. First Business Bank offers a full line of financial services for businesses, key executives, and high net worth individuals, including: commercial lending, treasury management, private banking, retirement plans, investment management services, trust services, asset-based lending, and equipment finance and leasing. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.

About First Business Financial Services, Inc.
First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ:FBIZ) is a $1.2 billion Wisconsin-based bank holding company that specializes in focused financial solutions for businesses, key executives, and high net worth individuals through its operating companies. It is the 2nd largest Wisconsin-based commercial bank holding company listed on NASDAQ or the NYSE. Its companies include: First Business Bank – Madison; First Business Bank – Milwaukee; First Business Bank – Northeast; First Business Trust & Investments; First Business Equipment Finance, LLC; and First Business Capital Corp. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call (608) 238-8008.