Wintrust names Wehmer founder; promotes three executives

ROSEMONT - Wintrust Financial Corp. said Edward J. Wehmer will become founder and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 2. Wehmer currently serves as president and chief executive officer.

In addition, the bank's board of directors announced David A. Dykstra will become vice chairman, chief operating officer, Wintrust Financial Corporation. Dykstra currently serves as Senior executive vice president, chief operating officer.

Richard B. Murphy will become vice chairman, lending, Wintrust Financial Corporation. Murphy currently serves as executive vice president, chief credit officer.

Timothy S. Crane will become president, Wintrust Financial Corporation. Crane currently serves as executive vice president, senior market head and treasurer.

"We are proud to be elevating three of our most experienced leaders who have been integral to the strategic development of our business and look forward to their continued leadership in successfully managing our growth into the future," said Wehmer.

"In connection with Dave, Rich and Tim's new roles, we also are making a number of other internal promotions, challenging a diverse group of current and emerging leaders to take on new and broader roles within Wintrust," Wehmer added. "In short, we are developing tomorrow's leaders today, so that they will help perpetuate the culture that has been integral to our successes thus far."