Read discussion panelist biographies of the 2015 Fall Banking and Finance Networking Forum being held tomorrow evening at the Dana Hotel and Spa Chicago.
Moderator
Ambar Gilmore, News Reporter, Azteca - Chicago
Despite the last name, Ms. Gilmore is a Latina. Ambar moved from California to Chicago 13 years ago. She is a graduate of DePaul University with a Masters degree in Journalism and a concentration in Latino media.
Ms. Gilmore is a news correspondent and content producer for the national newscasts at 5:30pm and 10pm for Azteca – the second largest TV network in Mexico with content production and distribution in the United States. Amber covers immigration, Latino politics and issues that affect and benefit the Latino community. Ms. Gilmore has worked for Telemundo and the Mexican Consulate.
Steven G. Rodriguez, VP, Market President, BMO Harris Bank
Steven G Rodriguez is Market President, VP for BMO Harris Bank, overseeing the profitability and operation of 15 locations in the Southside of Chicago. Steven has over 22 years of management experience in Sales, Retail, Customer Service and the Financial Industry. He specializes in building and leading dynamic teams to success! Steven is currently ranked the #1 Market President in BMO Harris Bank for 2 years in a row. In 24 months with BMO, Steven has contributed to the career success of many of his direct reports by developing them to achieve the next level in their careers. Steven prides himself of creating an environment of highly engaged employees which has contributed to his career success and advancement. Steven has spent the last 2 years as Market President overseeing the career growth of 120+ employees and manages a business upwards of $600MM in Deposits, $150MM in Loans and over $1B in assets.
Dorothy Abreu, VP, Development Advisor, PNC Bank
Dorothy Abreu is Vice President, Development Advisor within PNC’s Community Development group where plays a key role in maintaining PNC’s “Outstanding” CRA rating through lending and investing capital in LMI communities in collaboration with public and private funding sources. In addition, she represents PNC in the community; directing and leading efforts to support PNC’s continual engagement with key community partners and organizations. She is also the President of PNC’s Latino Employee Business Resource Group – Chicago Chapter.
Dorothy joined PNC in 2011. Her extensive experience across various banking segments has equipped her with a unique ability to quickly comprehend and respond to an array of financial situations. Prior to PNC she was a former Vice President, Asset Manager for Harris NA overseeing a CRA Investment portfolio in various regional and national funds. She also held various Business Lending team positions and is a former Credit Underwriter, Leasing Specialist and Branch Manager. Ms. Abreu is a graduate of Harrington Institute of Interior Design and majored in Finance at DePaul University.
Active in the community, Dorothy sits on the Governing Board of Directors for Chicago Commons, Board of Directors of the Latino Policy Forum, and is a Board Member of Spanish Coalition for Housing. She also maintains active involvement with various organizations including the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF), the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), and various philanthropic sub-organizations of the Chicago Community Trust (CCT).
Additional Board participation includes: Executive Board Member Accion Chicago – 2010 to 2012; Executive Board Member HACIA – 2009 to 2011; Co-Chair of Loan Committee for Accion Chicago – 2004 to 2007; Steering Committee and Board Member for the Latino Giving Circle (sub-organization of CCT) – 2013 to 2015; Portfolio Review Committee Member for WBDC – 2013 to present; and Loan Committee and Risk Oversight Committee Member for CCLF – 2013 to present.
Ms. Abreu resides with her family in Wilmette, Illinois. They enjoy hiking, tennis, rock climbing and traveling.
Carlos Cardenas, SVP, Managing Director, Wintrust Commercial Bank
Carlos has over 20 years of financial experience and is currently a Managing Director for Wintrust Commercial Banking in the Chicago loop office. Carlos has a proven record of significant achievement in developing new business, financial risk management, financial analysis, accounting and managing the productivity and development of his staff. Previously, Carlos was with FirstMerit Bank as SVP/Commercial Banking Group Manager leading a commercial banking team responsible for a diverse portfolio of middle market business. Prior to FirstMerit, Carlos spent 10 years with JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor companies (American National Bank, First Chicago, Bank One). Carlos began his career at Arthur Andersen LLP where he spent 5 years in the commercial assurance, and derivatives & treasury risk management consulting practices.
Carlos is on the Board of Leadership Fellows Association of Leadership Greater Chicago and was a 2006 Fellow. Carlos also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustee for the National Museum of Mexican Art and on the Advisory Board for Gads Hill Center. Carlos is affiliated with several other organizations in Chicago such as the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Latin American Chamber of Commerce. Carlos is a member at The Standard Club and serves on the House Committee.
Carlos earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign and is a Certified Public Accountant. Carlos currently resides in Chicago with his 15-year old son, Sebastian, who is an avid pianist and classical guitarist with 9 years of instruction at the Merit School of Music, and entering sophomore year at Walter Payton College Preparatory, H.S.
Siomara Barboza, VP, Mortgage Lending, The Federal Savings Bank
Raised in the city of Chicago, born in Guadalajara, but deeply grounded in her Costa Rican roots, Siomara came to this country at the age of 3 with her family.Shortly after graduating from the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois and given her customer-service oriented nature, she discovered an organic fit in the mortgage industry.
With over 10 years of experience, she has the knowledge to help homeowners structure their loans according to their financial goals. She prides herself in caring for first-time buyers who require extra help and special attention in understanding the entire home-buying process.
Siomara’s personal mission is to efficiently manage the mortgage process while providing superior and meaningful customer service. She was able to find the platform and the support that she needed at The Federal Savings Bank. This professional alliance has given her the opportunity to align herself with exceptional team members with senior level experience. Working at The Federal Savings Bank enables Siomara to provide an array of financings including, but not limited to, asset based financing, non-warrantable condo financings, portfolio jumbos along with conventional, FHA and VA financing.
Siomara continues to live and work in the Chicagoland area where she enjoys running, trying new restaurants, traveling and finding new ways to be active in her community.
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