To The PrivateBank, being a ‘private’ bank means you get highly personalized service from a team of professionals who get to know you and what matters most to you.  

“Being ‘private’ means you work with the same dedicated team each time you call.  And it means our relationship managers have the flexibility and power to meet your needs when the need arises,” explains Jody Wirtz, executive vice president, managing director, The PrivateBank.

The PrivateBank, a $10 billion bank with 23 offices in nine states, has made being ‘private’ a very successful venture. They have three offices in metro Atlanta including one in Gwinnett County in Peachtree Corners.  The PrivateBank meets the FDIC requirements to be considered “well-capitalized,” and they are actively seeking new lending and deposit relationships.

Showing what it means to be ‘private,’ The PrivateBank’s dedicated team extends their reach into the local community. The bank has numerous relationships with Gwinnett County companies and entrepreneurs.

“We are always seeking to develop new relationships through our association and involvement with the Chamber,” says Wirtz. “The PrivateBank has been delighted to sponsor many events at the Gwinnett Chamber including last year’s Pinnacle Small Business Awards, the quarterly breakfast/orientation for new Chairman’s Club members for the past two years and the Business Leadership Series Success Lives Here for 2009.”

In addition, The PrivateBank is active in their local Norcross community supporting a number of organizations including the Norcross High School Blue Devils and the DECA program, and sponsoring Norcross Art Fest for the past several years.

According to Wirtz being involved with the Gwinnett Chamber specifically has allowed them to develop meaningful relationships that have helped The PrivateBank to expand their business in the county.  

“In turn, our involvement with the Chamber has provided an avenue to serve and give back to the community,” says Wirtz.

Likely so, Wirtz’s favorite Chamber event is Success Lives Here. “I have had the privilege of listening to many of Gwinnett’s outstanding leaders share their compelling stories of their road to success. These in-depth accounts of their accomplishments have inspired me both personally and professionally.”  

As a fellow business executive, Wirtz concludes with a piece of advice for fellow business professionals. “During these times of economic uncertainty, it is vital to not only know your banker, but to know your bank. Be sure that your bank is stable and growing, and that your banker understands your business and its distinctive needs.”

For more information on The PrivateBank, visit www.theprivatebank.com.