Darren Brandt

Darren Brandt is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in real estate services and banking. Currently serving as SVP of Real Estate Services at Wintrust Financial Corporation since February 2009, Darren Brandt played a pivotal role in establishing Wintrust Real Estate Services, focusing on due diligence functions in commercial real estate lending. Additionally, as a member of the Board of Directors for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation since March 2021, Darren Brandt is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for research regarding inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Previous experience includes a position as VP of Business Banking at Park National Bank, where responsibilities included managing credit support for small business lending, and a decade at LaSalle Bank in various roles within consumer and small business lending. Darren Brandt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Communication and Business Administration from Western Illinois University.