Metropolitan Capital Bank
Michael P. Rose, Chairman and CEO, was formerly the Acting Executive Director (CEO) of the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Mr. Rose served previously as the Authority's Staff Attorney, Legislative Liaison, General Counsel, Chief Development Officer, and Deputy Executive Director. Subsequently, Mr. Rose was a Principal in, and helped to found, the Lexecon Strategy Group, a strategic consulting firm established under Lexecon, an economic and litigation consulting firm founded by a group of professors at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and School of Law. At the Lexecon Strategy Group, Mr. Rose led the firm's financial services practice and focused primarily upon the cross-selling of financial services. Mr. Rose received a B.S. in Economics with Highest Distinction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.
To contact Michael Rose, please call 312 640 2384 or email mrose@metcapbank.com.
Frank P. Novel, President, has over forty years of banking and regulatory experience. Prior to joining Metropolitan Capital Bank, he was Chief Operating Officer of Bridgeview Bank. Mr. Novel spent six years as a bank examiner with the FDIC. He has been the past president of three different banks: the State Bank of Lombard, Security Bank of DuPage, and Pan American Bank. He also held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Edgemark Financial Corporation and Chief Operating Officer at Bridgeview Bank Group. Mr. Novel is a past director of the Lombard and Naperville Chambers of Commerce as well as past member of their Rotary Clubs, and he recently ended his duties as Treasurer of the Village of Winfield. He is currently a member of the Union League of Chicago serving on various committees. Mr. Novel holds a B.S. in Economics through Purdue University and a degree from the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University.
To contact Frank Novel, please call 312 640 2309 or email fnovel@metcapbank.com
Richard C. Keneman, Chief Lending Officer, is a thirty-eight year banking industry veteran. Previously he was the Chief Lending Officer, Bank Director and Chairman of the Loan Committee at Cole Taylor Bank-where he developed its wealth management offering. At Metropolitan Capital Bank, Mr. Keneman has been the Senior Leader in Sales, Sales Management and Relationship Management. He is skilled in the areas of sales, lending, relationship building, general bank management and networking. He is a member of Skokie Country Club, where he enjoys his favorite pastime, golf, and serves as its Director of the Skokie Educational Foundation. Mr. Keneman served as a Director and member of the Board of Ambassadors of OMNI Youth Services and serves as a Director of the Grant Park Orchestral Association. Mr. Keneman is a long time resident of Winnetka where he lives with his wife Ayn, a Professor at National Louis University and his two daughters, Margaret and Ellie. Mr. Keneman earned his B.S. in Finance and Marketing from Florida State University.
To contact Richard Keneman, please call 312 640 2350 or email rkeneman@metcapbank.com.
Jerry L. Frump, Manager of Bank Operations, has over thirty-seven years of financial experience. He is responsible for both the deposit and loan operations of the bank. Mr. Frump is a member of the Loan Committee, Compliance Committee and ALCO Committee. As president of two different banks for 16 years, Mr. Frump has extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of operations and lending. Prior to his 16 year run as President, he held numerous operational and lending management positions with three other banks. He also was the past president of his local Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. Mr. Frump is a Deacon and a Trustee of Naperville Christian Church. He is an avid sports enthusiast and officiates college football and high school basketball games. Mr. Frump, a Naperville resident, lives with his wife Patty, Director of Women's Care Ministry at Naperville Christian Church. Mr. Frump received his Associates Degree from Illinois Commercial College.
To contact Jerry Frump, please call 312 640 2314 or email jfrump@metcapbank.com.
Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP®, Director of Financial Planning, Marketing and Strategy, has over 20 years experience in the financial services industry. She works with the Private Capital Mangers in training and development. Ms. Rogin presents educational workshops, seminar and programs to Metropolitan Capital Bank clients and prospective clients. She is also a member of the Bank's Board of Directors. Ms. Rogin is Founder and has been the President of Strategic Financial Designs Inc., a wealth management firm in Northfield, IL, since 1990. Ms. Rogin is a nationally recognized expert in financial planning as well as an author and presenter. She is the author of the recently released book, Great with Money: The Women's Guide to Prosperity. Ms. Rogin writes a monthly column on money management issues for women that is carried by The Pioneer Press appearing in all 48 of its suburban Chicago newspapers and she is frequently quoted as a financial expert in a variety of local and national publications. She earned her B.A. in Economics from Newcomb College, Tulane University and received her MBA, with a concentration in Accounting from New York University.
To contact Ellen Rogin, please call 312 640 2353 or email erogin@metcapbank.com.
Daniel Doering, Cashier, has almost twenty years of experience in the banking industry. He is primarily responsible for deposit operations at Metropolitan Capital Bank. Mr. Doering is also the Metropolitan Capital Bank deposit compliance officer, BSA officer and security officer. Most recently, he was Assistant Cashier and Security Officer at The PrivateBank & Trust. Mr. Doering began his career at Talman Home Federal. He also was VP of Operations at Water Town Bank, Financial Center EVP at Citibank and Assistant VP/Branch Manger at Suburban Bank and Trust. Mr. Doering graduated from the University of Illinois-Chicago with a BA in Communications.
To contact Daniel Doering, please call 312 640 2335 or email ddoering@metcapbank.com.
Matthew W. Hankins, Vice President of Business Development, has eight years of experience in the financial services industry. In addition to his responsibilities as VP of Business Development, Mr. Hankins also assists with Corporate Strategy and Development acting as an in-house strategy consultant to guide growth, development, and business relationships. Previously he served as a Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at JPMorgan Chase. Prior to JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Hankins was a Consultant within Accenture's Strategy and Business Architecture practice. Outside of Metropolitan Capital Bank, he enjoys water & snow skiing, cycling, and traveling. Mr. Hankins holds a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
To contact Matt Hankins, please call 312 640 2363 or email mhankins@metcapbank.com.
Molly C. Michalak, Private Capital Manager, has been with Metropolitan Capital Bank since 2004. In addition to her responsibilities as a Private Capital Manager she directs marketing and event planning as the public relations liaison and supports Metropolitan Capital Bank's Art Works Chicago program. As Internet Banking Coordinator, Ms. Michalak oversees the Metropolitan Capital Bank website including both the marketing and the online banking. Previously, she held various positions at The John Buck Company, Capital H Group, Film and Tape Works Inc., and Dome Communications. Ms. Michalak is currently a member of the University Club of Chicago. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and Computational Mathematics from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.
To contact Molly Michalak, please call 312 640 2388 or email mmichalak@metcapbank.com.
Brandon Molaski, Operations Group Manager, has over 3 years experience in the banking industry. Mr. Molaski is primarily focused on loan operations on Metropolitan Capital Bank. Prior to joining Metropolitan Capital Bank, Mr. Molaski held positions at Countrywide Home Loans, Finansure and National City Bank. Outside of Metropolitan Capital Bank, Mr. Molaski enjoys golfing and playing basketball. He graduated from Western Michigan with a B.S. of Business Administration in Finance.
To contact Brandon Molaski, please call 312 640 2375 or email bmolaski@metcapbank.com
Alexander B. Penning, Private Capital Manager, additionally focuses on creating business development tools and strategies at Metropolitan Capital Bank. He previously held positions at UnumProvident Corporation and Jenner & Block LLP. Mr. Penning serves on the auxiliary board of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Society for Urban Nature. Outside of Metropolitan Capital Bank, he devotes his time to serving the community through volunteering. Mr. Penning graduated from DePauw University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics.
To contact Alex Penning, please call 312 640 2324 or email apenning@metcapbank.com.
Brittani R. Campbell, Private Capital Manager, additionally assists with the human resources and public relations functions at Metropolitan Capital Bank. She previously held positions at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, LLP and Euro RSCG Chicago. Outside of Metropolitan Capital Bank she enjoys travel, live music, reading and the Chicago Cubs. Ms. Campbell graduated with honors with a B.A. in Business and minor in Spanish from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
To contact Brittani Campbell, please call 312 640 2313 or email bcampbell@metcapbank.com
Brandon Moulton, a Private Capital Manager at Metropolitan Capital Bank, was previously a Management Assistant at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He is currently a member of the University of Dayton Alumni Association Chicago Chapter, the Lincoln Park Young Professionals Group and the Chicago Sport and Social Club. Mr. Moulton received a B.S. of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Dayton.
To contact Brandon Moulton, please call 312 640 2327 or email bmoulton@metcapbank.com
Benjamin A. Neill, Operations Group Manager, works within Metropolitan Capital Bank’s loan operations. Previously he was an intern with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. Mr. Neill also held an internship within the Chambers of the Honorable William Bedworth. Outside of Metropolitan Capital Bank, Mr. Neill enjoys golf, baseball, soccer, hiking, fishing and biking. He received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the John Marshall Law School.
To contact Ben Neill, please call 312 640 2372 or email bneill@metcapbank.com
Board of Directors
- Frank G. Bailen
- Lawrence C. Eppley
- Guy B. Jaffe
- Richard Keneman
- Marc J. Knez
- Frank Novel
- Barry Poll
- Ellen S. Rogin, CPA, CFP®
- Michael P. Rose
Board of Advisors
- Dana Arnett
- Bill Barry
- Brad Edgar
- Governor Jim Edgar
- Mark Hamilton
- Barry Handwerker
- Margie Korshak
- John W. Rutledge
- Keith J. Shapiro
- David Walsh

