James J. Giancola was named Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Midwest Bank and Trust Company in September 2004. In November 2004, Mr. Giancola was named Chairman, Director, President, Chief Executive Officer of MBTC Investment Company. In February 2005, he was named Director of Midwest Financial and Investment Services, Inc. Prior to joining the Company, he was semi-retired and a private investor. Mr. Giancola has over 30 years experience in the banking industry. He served as president of Fifth Third Bank, Indiana from 1999 to 2000. He also served as president and CEO of CNB Bancshares, Inc., a seven billion dollar bank holding company in Evansville, Indiana from 1997 to 1999. Mr. Giancola also served as president of Gainer Bank located in Northwest Indiana. |