First Federal Bank of Wisconsin Expands Executive Team, Brian McManus Named SVP of Lending

June 19, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
Media Contact: Edward H. Schaefer
First Federal Bank of Wisconsin
262.542.4448 ext 2018
 
FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF WISCONSIN EXPANDS EXECUTIVE TEAM, BRIAN MCMANUS NAMED SVP OF LENDING 

Waukesha, WI (June 19, 2019) – First Federal Bank of Wisconsin is proud to announce that Brian McManus, a 20-year banking industry veteran and most recently Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Lending and Executive Officer of First Federal Bank.
 
In his new role as Senior Vice President of Lending, McManus is responsible for growing the lending and depository relationships of the Bank while managing and monitoring the quality of the existing loan portfolios.
 
McManus joined First Federal Bank in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. Prior to joining First Federal Bank, McManus worked for BMO Harris Bank (formerly M&I Bank) leading the asset based lending division and later managing a Special Assets Management Unit team for BMO with employees across the Midwest. He also spent 10 years working for Wells Fargo’s asset based lending group as an analyst, collateral examiner, and lender.
 
McManus serves as chairman of the St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Advisory Board and the City of St. Francis Economic Development Committee, is a member of the Turnaround Management Association, and a Youth Soccer Coach.

His ongoing success is built upon his commitment to the Bank and its mission to live out The Community Bank Difference. 
 
About First Federal Bank of Wisconsin
First Federal Bank of Wisconsin is a community bank serving the financial service needs of consumers and businesses since1922. Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, this $265 million financial institution operates with 4 branch locations out of Brookfield, Bay View, and Waukesha, Wisconsin. First Federal Bank of Wisconsin prides itself on providing their customers local and responsive decision making, personalized service and advice to meet the needs of their customers, and a strong commitment to the communities they serve. We call this The Community Bank Difference. The bank received a 2019 Five Star, Bauer Financial rating and is considered one of the most financially sound institutions in the State of Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.ffbwi.com or call 262‐542‐4448.
 
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