Gary Peters

Gary Peters is a Wall Street veteran who spent over 40 years in the financial services industry. In 2008, he retired as Executive Vice President of LaSalle Bank, where he had founded the Broker-Dealer Services Division (BSDS), a national wholesale distributor of fixed income securities and equity linked investments. Since his retirement, he has devoted himself to philanthropy.

In his executive leadership role at LaSalle Bank, Gary Peters recognized early on the importance of technology in the securities industry and allocated significant resources to the development of customer contact, trading, hedging and marketing systems. These platforms were among the most sophisticated systems supporting the division’s overall efforts and resulted in higher profitability and markedly improved customer support. In addition, within his division, he promoted and encouraged a culture of integrity, teamwork and community service by word and example.

Gary has implemented a succession plan for the Gary Peters Family Foundation to ensure that the next generation will continue the philanthropic legacy started by Gary and Cecilia Peters. Family members who are now Directors include Gregory Peters, Gary Mazzone Peters and Adam Peters.