First Business Financial Services: Promotes Brian Spielmann, Joni Ciula, and Melissa Colby

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Kelley Schwersinske

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First Business Financial Services, Inc.

Phone 608-232-5774

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First Business Financial Services, Inc. Promotes Brian Spielmann, Joni Ciula, and Melissa Colby

MADISON, WI, October 14, 2014 – First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announced today that Brian Spielmann has been promoted to Financial Reporting Manager, Joni Ciula to Treasury Manager, and Melissa Colby to Senior Financial Accountant.

Brian has been with First Business since 2006, most recently as a Senior Financial Accountant. In his new role as Financial Reporting Manager, he will primarily be responsible for managing the external financial reporting team, SOX compliance, investor relations and supporting the organization’s corporate development efforts. Brian is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, IL where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and Edgewood College where he earned his MBA. During his time at Bradley University, he was a co-captain of the baseball team. Brian is also a CPA and member of the WICPA.

Joni joined First Business in 2003. Since then she has held several positions in various entities of the bank including: Loan Support Representative for First Business Financial Services; Collateral Analyst and Field Examiner for First Business Capital Corp; and most recently, Senior Treasury Analyst for First Business Financial Services. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Joni also volunteers her time at St. Patrick Parish in Cottage Grove as well as participates in the United Way’s Days of Caring.

Melissa has been with First Business since 2009 and joined as a Financial Accountant. She has over eight years of customer service experience. Melissa is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, with a double major in Accounting and Finance and also is a CPA.

About First Business Financial Services, Inc.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company, focused on the unique needs of businesses, business executives, and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance, and private wealth management solutions, and because of its niche focus, is able to provide its clients with unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.