BankFinancial announced the appointment of Forrester Faia as Vice President and Regional Commercial Financial Leader for the Illinois market. This strategic addition reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to delivering unparalleled financial solutions to middle-market businesses.

In his new role, Faia will spearhead efforts to connect companies in the greater Chicago area with BankFinancial’s full suite of commercial banking services. With over 25 years of expertise in commercial finance, including working capital and debt financing through asset-based and factoring structures, Faia is poised to drive growth and innovation for clients in the region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Forrester Faia to our team,” said F. Morgan Gasior, CEO. “His extensive background and deep understanding of commercial finance perfectly align with our mission is to empower businesses with flexible, competitive financial solutions, delivered with the support of a responsive and expert team.”