Suzet M. McKinney DrPH, MPH (53), Director since 2021. Dr. McKinney is the former Principal & Director of Life Sciences at Sterling Bay Company, LLC, a real estate development company, where she was responsible for relationships with the scientific, academic, corporate, tech and governmental sectors involved in the life science ecosystem, as well as managing the experience and facilitating the growth of life science tenants in Sterling Bay developments. Prior to joining Sterling Bay in February 2021, she served since September 2015 as CEO and executive director of the Illinois Medical District, which includes 560 acres of medical research facilities, labs, a biotech business incubator, universities, raw land development areas, four hospitals, and more than 40 healthcare-related facilities. It is one of the largest urban medical districts in the United States. Dr. McKinney currently serves as a director of the Company s wealth management subsidiaries: Great Lakes Advisors, Wintrust Investments, and Wintrust Private Trust Company. Dr. McKinney has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR), one of the nation s leading specialized insurers, since February 7, 2024. She also currently serves as a board member of Thresholds, as well as the Ann & Robert Lurie Children s Hospital of Chicago. Dr. McKinney holds her doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health. She received her bachelor s degree in biology from Brandeis University, where she was also a Howard Hughes Fellow. Additionally, she received her master of public health degree, in health care administration, and certificates in managed care and health care administration, from Benedictine University. Dr. McKinney s professional experience includes managing large and complex organizations, as well as extensive familiarity with the Chicago business community. Dr. McKinney s experience as a director of Wintrust Investments, Great Lakes Advisors, and Wintrust Private Trust Company gives her valuable insight into the Company s non-banking operations.