Pan American Bank, a full service bank and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, announced that Nicholas S. Giuliano has been appointed Chairman and Co-CEO, effective immediately. He was also appointed to the Bank’s Board of Directors. “I am delighted to be joining Pan American Bank at this point in its successful growth and development. It is an institution with a long and proud history of community service,” said Giuliano. “Going forward, Pan American Bank will continue to fulfill its mission as a Community Development Financial Institution, while building on its relationship banking philosophy in order to support and promote economic development and job growth opportunities.”

Giuliano, formerly executive vice president of Hinsdale Bank and Trust, has more than 25 years of banking and financial services experience. Prior to his tenure at Hinsdale Bank and Trust Company, he served as managing director and office head of The Private Bank Oak Brook, as Senior Vice President, Senior Real Estate Lender, and Vice President of First City Financial Corporation. “I look forward to working with Nick to further our mission, expand our products and services, and directly support our communities and their development,” said Frank Cerrone, Pan American Bank Vice Chairman, Co-CEO, and president. “Pan American Bank is a unique institution in the Chicago marketplace, and our successful past performance is indicative of our strong commitment to the communities we serve. Our customers will benefit greatly from Nick’s leadership and experience.” For more information about Pan American Bank, visit www.panamerbank.com.