Phil serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Lakeside Bank and has been with the bank since 1992.

Phil graduated from DePaul University with a BS in 1994 and received his JD degree from DePaul in 1999. He also graduated from Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University in 2002.

Phil was appointed by the governor to the Illinois State Banking Board in 2004 and served for 10 years. He remains an active director on the following boards: Jos. Cacciatore & Co Real Estate, Jos. Cacciatore & Co. Insurance, Elgin Sweeping Inc. and Hunter Parking. He is also President of Lakeside Bancorp (Lakeside Bank’s Holding Company). Phil is also an instrument rated FAA certified pilot.