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Harris Expands Commercial Real Estate Services to Rockford

ROCKFORD, April 30 – Harris is pleased to announce that it is expanding its Commercial Real Estate operations into the Rockford marketplace with the appointment of Dennis Rhodes as Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager, Rockford.

Harris has served Commercial Real Estate and Business Banking customers in Rockford and the surrounding area for over 100 years, and today’s announcement ensures that builders, developers and real estate investors will have increased access to the premier Commercial Real Estate services provided by Harris.

“Our approach to Commercial Real Est ate is to provide our customers with in-depth expertise and advice,” said Dave Pfeiffer, Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, Harris. “Our well-earned reputation for customer service, combined with our dedication to the market, makes for an exceptional customer experience.”

“Robust growth and a high concentration of businesses make Rockford a very attractive market,” said Rhodes. “Its strategic location and solid infrastructure should ensure continued expansion opportunities, and we look forward to serving the financial needs of builders, developers and real estate investors as this growth continues.”

A native of Freeport who has worked and lived in the Rockford area for the past 10 years, Rhodes has over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his most recent role as Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, LaSalle Bank, Rhodes led LaSalle’s real estate efforts in Rockford and the surrounding area.

Rhodes has an MBA from Northern Illinois University and a BA from the University of Illinois. He is a member of the University Club of Rockford and the Winnebago Lions Club.

About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.

Harris^® is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affilia tes. Members FDIC.

Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser. Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Securities are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser. Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.