CHICAGO, IL, June 19, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Barbara E. Briick, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer for The PrivateBancorp Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of finance management.

Ms. Briick has 25 years of professional experience and is recognized as an expert in security report requirement and controls. In 2008, she was appointed to her present position at The PrivateBancorp, a diversified financial services company that offers services in commercial and personal banking, real estate, and wealth and treasury management. She is tasked primarily with reporting to the chief financial officer. Her responsibilities include overseeing onsite public filings, securities and regulation reports to the government and addressing technical account issues. Prior to joining The PrivateBancorp, Ms. Briick served as senior vice president and corporate controller of First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. She attributes her success to her motivation and drive to excel.

A Certified Equity Professional and Certified Public Accountant, Ms. Briick received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1985 from St. Norbert College. Her professional affiliations include the Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, and the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals. She gives generously to the American Cancer Society. Ms. Briick looks forward to continuing her growth within the equity profession.

Founded in 1989, The PrivateBancorp aspires to become the bank of choice for middle-market commercial and commercial real estate companies, as well as business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and wealthy families in all markets. For more information, visit http://www.pvtb.com.

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