Dana French's career at Wintrust began at FIRST Insurance Funding in 2004, where she advanced through the ranks to Senior Vice President Controller. Transitioning to Wintrust's Finance Shared Services team, Dana served as SVP of Finance Operations before returning to FIRST in 2019 as SVP of National Programs. Today, she leads as Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, driving organizational success through relationship-building, technological innovation, and operational efficiency. Dana, a registered CPA with a master's degree in accounting and finance management, brings unparalleled expertise to her role.