First Bank Chicago announces two promotions

First Bank Chicago has recently announced two promotions:

David Smith
As one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, First Bank Chicago proudly announces the promotion of David Smith to chief lending officer, commercial real estate. David will oversee the CRE lending strategy and relationship-based culture focused on exceptional five-star service. He leads a diverse team of professionals responsible for underwriting and structuring of loans as well as managing existing relationships and further developing the loan portfolio. David has an extensive banking career in the Chicago market and joined our team in 2008.

John Berghorst
As one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, First Bank Chicago, proudly announces the recent promotion of John Berghorst to EVP, commercial real estate. John and his seasoned team are responsible for developing and expanding client relationships within the Bank’s commercial real estate loan portfolio. The portfolio has a diverse but loyal client base across many asset classes. A career banker, John has over 30 years of real estate expertise and joined the First Bank team in 2020.