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Leaders Bank

Bank for privately held businesses

"We've been successful in an intensely competitive marketplace because we've stuck to our model, communicated effectively, and made Leaders Bank a great place to work every day."

"Doing things the way you'd like them done. We've established a culture that attracts and retains customers in a supportive and collaborative environment."

"Make sure it's a good place to work."

"Being able to sell our vision. In our marketplace, our vision resonated with experienced people who were looking for just this type of opportunity."

Success Secret | What Is Success?
| Best Advice | Tipping Point

Friends & family	Venture capital
Bank loan	Private investors
Line of credit	Credit cards
Savings/personal funds

Health insurance	Flextime
Life insurance	Company car
Telecommuting	401(K)
Tuition reimbursement	Stock options

Other Benefits:
Wellness program; Employee referral bonus

Company Details

Location: Oak Brook, IL
Founders: Patrick Kelly, 52, James Lynch, 51, Steven Schuster, 51, Laura McGrath, 51, Gordon Fitzsimmons, 57

Website: http://www.leadersbank.com

Year Started: May 2000

Turned a Profit: 2001

First Million: 2000

2007 Sales: $30.5 million

Number of Employees:

Day 1: 10

2007: 62

2008: 74*

* Projected by 2009

Company Background

Leaders Bank provides premier banking services to meet the financial needs of privately held businesses, owners and entrepreneurs. Services include commercial, industrial and real estate lending, treasury management and retail banking. Leaders Bank fosters individual, organizational and industry success by treating employees and customers as leaders. We employ people of integrity and empower them to excel through autonomy and creativity within a defined scope of premier banking services.

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