Sean has been in the banking industry for nine years. He began his career in the Consumer Loans Banking division and moved on to manage Retail Banking Operations. Sean then worked in Commercial Lending as a Senior Credit Officer at Merrill Lynch before joining Wintrust Financial Corporation/Highland Park Bank & Trust. Sean specializes in Franchise Lending for the bank. Six of his banking years have been spent in franchise lending and two years specifically working on McDonald’s lending. Sean served as Chairman of Philanthropy for the Commercial Lending Group at Merrill Lynch and was part of the team responsible for re-writing credit policy and specifically McDonald’s policy. His current responsibilities include underwriting, meeting with clients and new prospects, Board reporting, portfolio management and assisting the Highland Park Bank & Trust McDonald’s team to serve their clients.

Sean is an Elmhurst College graduate. He has lived in the Chicagoland area his whole life and is a huge Chicago Blackhawk’s fan.