Intel N O R T H N O T A B L E S
ALEESHA WEBB SUNRISE BANKS
“We support a community built by local entrepreneurs.” BANKING
When Aleesha Webb describes her clients, the sheer joy bubbling from her voice signals an unadulterated love for community banking. “At our North Loop location, we support a community built by local entrepreneurs working hard to evolve and create new, exciting ventures,” says the Sunrise Banks senior vice president and private commercial officer. “Whereas a larger bank might tell these startups to return in five to seven years, we partner with nascent companies in all sectors, from construction to marketing to technology and more.” As the first college graduate in her family, Webb exemplifies the power of hard work and integrity. After receiving advanced degrees from the University of St. Thomas and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she spent 12 years honing her skills at community banks before settling into her current role. “All I’ve ever wanted is the opportunity to take really, really good care of my clients,” she explains. “Sunrise Banks — particularly at our North Loop location — gives me the chance to provide support to a truly thriving area of clients looking for loans and financial support.” Webb’s personal commitment to her clients transcends the often-stark nature of financial relationships. “Understanding people’s stories and connecting them to their financial character and goals is what I’ve thought about every day for the past 12 years,” she says. “From supporting clients through growth opportunities or new business acquisitions, every day is different, because each one centers around exactly what my clients need.”
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