Jon Schmaderer’s first jobs in banking involved shredding documents and mowing the lawn. By junior high, he’d been promoted to behind-the-counter work with customers. At 36, Scmaderer admits he’s “kind of one-dimensional” since he’s been around banking his whole life. “It intrigued me from the start and fit my personality. I always liked being around … Read more
“Never, never — in nothing great or small, large or petty — never give in,” Winston Churchill said. Lynn Olson attributes her success to Churchill’s philosophy, which was instilled in her by her mother. “My parents just really taught us about hard work and dedication. It really is the reason why I’m successful now,” Olson … Read more
Modest reward, serious risk for those unique folks who guide and promote community banks. [Continue]
The Chicago neighborhood at 26th and Pulaski has evolved in the last century, moving from a mostly European settlement to a collective home for Central American immigrants. [Continue]
For years, Chicago has faced an uphill battle to pay its bills. Mayor Richard M. Daley claims Chicago’s problem is a revenue shortfall while others say it’s a spending problem. To solve the problem, Daley proposed in 1992 to create a city-owned casino. [Continue]
Ken Ross was named Michigan’s commissioner of the Office of Financial and Insurance Services. Ross had been acting commissioner of the department since Linda Watters resigned last October. [Continue]