Kevin Bastuga

After many years working in Chicago’s middle-market banking industry, two of my banking colleagues and I saw a need for a new kind of business bank—a bank built on relationships, where real people listen to your story and make decisions on a customer-by-customer basis. That’s why Mick O’Rourke, Bryan Duncan, and I founded Signature Bank in 2006. Signature Bank fills a void in this city’s market for a true commercial bank focused on serving Chicago’s privately-held, middle-market businesses.

As a founding member and director of Signature Bank, I work with Mick and Bryan to lead the strategic direction of the bank and manage the day-to-day operations. Our goal is to uphold the original mission that we set for the bank at its founding—to exceed the expectations of our customers, investors, and employees by building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships and approaching each and every relationship with enthusiasm, honesty, and integrity.

Like my co-founders, my background is in commercial lending. But in a world of big banks, commercial lending seemed to lose some of its personal touch. At Signature Bank, relationships still matter to us. When a prospect comes in, we sit at the table with them to learn the story behind their business and we do our best to find a way to work together.

As a Chicagoland native, I’m proud to be part of many organizations that help make the Chicago business community stronger. I’m actively involved in the Chicagoland Chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization and I’m a Community Bank Council Member of the Risk Management Association. When I’m not meeting with customers or prospective clients of Signature Bank, I can be found spending time with one of my four kids, likely driving around the city and suburbs to attend one of their sporting events. If not, you’ll find me on the golf course.