James Benz

James Benz is the Senior Vice President and Head of Trust and Investment Services at Devon Bank, where they are responsible for strategic and operational oversight of all trust and investment management business lines. Previously, they held the position of Senior Vice President - Head of Trust Administration at Old Second National Bank and served as Vice President & Manager at GreatBanc Trust Company, where they demonstrated a successful track record in driving business growth and building strong relationships with key decision-makers. Benz also has experience as Vice President, Division Manager at Banco Popular NA, overseeing the Personal Trust Division. They are currently pursuing an MBA at Northern Illinois University and studying Financial Planning at DePaul University, having earned a Bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, and Economics from Western Illinois University.