Derek Laur
Derek Laur
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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Biography
As Chief Financial Officer, Derek Laur brings more than two decades of commercial banking and lending expertise to his strategic leadership role. Drawing on his deep background in commercial and industrial, private equity, commercial real estate, and tax credit lending, Derek now partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive financial strategy, optimize capital structures, and support long-term business growth. His transition from client-facing advisor to executive leader reflects his proven ability to analyze complex financial challenges, develop tailored solutions, and lead with accountability and clarity.
Known for his responsiveness and precision, Derek remains a trusted resource—whether guiding strategic investment decisions, managing balance sheet performance, or navigating macroeconomic shifts. His collaborative approach, honed over years of advising clients on key financial decisions, now supports broader organizational goals as he helps shape the financial future of the company.
Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, completed Commercial Bank Credit Training through LaSalle Bank in Chicago, and is a graduate of the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Wharton Leadership Certificate.