Gately Elevated to Chairman, Metzen Named President of LaSalle Systems Leasing

Founder Charles M. Gately has been named Chairman and Robert J. Metzen has been named President and CEO of LaSalle Systems Leasing, Inc., an independently operated subsidiary of MB Financial, Inc., it was announced today.

Chicago (PRWEB) October 7, 2005 -- Founder Charles M. Gately has been named Chairman and Robert J. Metzen has been named President and CEO of LaSalle Systems Leasing, Inc., an independently operated subsidiary of MB Financial, Inc., it was announced today.

Gately founded LaSalle Systems Leasing, Inc. in 1980 and has more than 30 years of experience in the technology leasing industry. Prior to forming the company, Gately held various sales and financial positions within high-tech organizations including Intel and Honeywell. He graduated from Middlebury College and received his MBA from Boston College.

Metzen joined the LaSalle Leasing in 1995 and has 14 years of experience in the technology and leasing industries. Prior to joining LaSalle, Metzen who is a Certified Public Accountant, held public accounting and leasing positions with Price Waterhouse and Harbor Capital Corporation. Metzen is a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago.

LaSalle Systems Leasing, Inc. is an independently operated MB Financial Company with more than 25 years of expertise in optimizing asset leasing and maintenance management processes through acquisition, financing, maintenance and replacement of technology assets. LaSalle Systems Leasing, Inc. was purchased by MB Financial in 2002. MB Financial Bank’s holding company, MB Financial, Inc., is traded on the NASDAQ as "MBFI."

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