First Business Financial Services, Inc. announced Brad Quade has been hired as Deputy Chief Credit Officer.

“I am very excited to have Brad join First Business,” said Corey Chambas, President and CEO of First Business Financial Services. “His strong commercial banking experience in our markets and alignment with our company culture makes him a great addition to our leadership team. As part of succession management, Brad will work closely with existing Chief Credit Officer Michael Losenegger and the credit team. Our plan is for Brad to assume the role of Chief Credit Officer and Michael to reduce his responsibilities and serve in a Senior Credit Officer role by March 31, 2020.”

First Business Equipment Finance, LLC is a division of First Business Financial Services.

Quade has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked at both publicly traded and privately owned institutions. He has led successful lending teams in commercial banking, investment real estate and equipment leasing as well as treasury management services. He has developed industry expertise in banking for equipment manufacturers, distribution, metal fabrication, printing and commercial development. He has built proficiency with a broad array of financial products including tax credit financing and bonds. His banking background also includes management of process improvement projects for a variety of banking functional areas.

Quade holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

First Business Financial Services is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company focused on the needs of businesses, business executives and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance and private wealth management solutions. Its offerings include equipment finance, SBA Lending, asset-based lending, vendor finance and accounts receivable financing.