First American Bank appointed Courtney Joyce as a vice president of middle market commercial banking, based in the bank’s Orland Park, Illinois office. Joyce joins the commercial banking team from Wintrust Commercial Banking, where she spent nearly eight years working with middle market business owners across the greater Chicago area.
Joyce began her commercial banking career as a credit analyst and advanced through roles in portfolio management and relationship management before becoming vice president at Wintrust. That experience gives her a practical understanding of what business owners need from their bank, from thoughtful credit guidance to responsive, long-term support. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business/management from Saint Xavier University.
At First American Bank, Joyce will develop and manage commercial relationships with middle market companies, helping business owners address their lending needs and connect with the bank’s broader commercial banking resources.
“Courtney understands commercial lending from the ground up,” Mark E. Kroencke, executive vice president and commercial division head at First American Bank, said. “She brings the kind of practical experience, judgment and relationship focus that business owners value.”
Joyce said, “I joined First American Bank because the culture is built around local decisions, ownership and long-term client relationships. That is the kind of environment where I can do my best work for business owners.”
Outside of her professional role, Joyce serves as Treasurer for Park Lawn, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
