Sandra L. Lampman Appointed to First Business Bank Board of Directors

MADISON, WI – May 14, 2008 – First Business Bank, part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ), announced today that Sandra L. Lampman has been appointed to the First Business Bank Board of Directors.



Sandra is a life-long resident of Madison and has served the not-for-profit business community through a variety of roles during the past 20 years. She was recently named head of HospiceCare Foundation where she leads the Foundation along with several other key responsibilities for HospiceCare. Susan Phillips, President & CEO of HospiceCare, publicly referred to Sandra as “a strong and visionary leader who knows our community.” Prior to joining HospiceCare, Sandra was CEO of American Red Cross–Badger Chapter and before that she led Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison. She currently serves as a director of Mortenson, Matzelle & Meldrum.


“Sandra brings knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, a perspective toward business development, as well as familiarity with the Dane County business community to our board.  We are delighted to have Sandra join the First Business family,” stated Mark Meloy, President & CEO of First Business Bank



About First Business Bank Madison


First Business Bank was established by area business owners and investors in 1990 to specialize in quality business banking for the local business community. First Business Bank offers a full line of financial services for businesses and business owners, including: commercial loans, cash management products and remote deposit, Internet banking, retirement plans/investment management services/trustee services, asset-based lending, and equipment finance and leasing. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com/madison or call 608-238-8008.


About First Business Financial Services, Inc.


First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ: FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company that specializes in focused financial solutions for businesses, key executives, and high net worth individuals through its operating companies. Its companies include: First Business Bank – Madison; First Business Bank – Milwaukee; First Business Bank – Northeast; First Business Trust & Investments; First Business Equipment Finance, LLC; and First Business Capital Corp. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.