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Jorge Ibarra
Money
master
WORDS OF WISDOM:
"A
lways look for the positive in
any situation, no matter what
the challenge or obstacle. A positive
mindset, determination and self-
belief is key to future success."
Age: 36
Title: U.S. Retail Banking Market
Manager
Name of Organization:
BMO Harris Bank
As the U.S. retail banking
market manager for the St.
Charles market, Ibarra mana-
ges 12 retail branches with $1
billion of deposits and 89 full-
time-equivalent employees. He
has held this position since Ja-
nuary 2020.
Ibarra started with BMO in
January 2016, and during this
time he successfully managed
the Carpentersville Kennedy
branch, the Joliet Main branch,
and the US Headquarters
branch at 111 W. Monroe St. in
Chicago.
He has 17 years of progres-
sively responsible experience
in banking and has managed
a wide array of branches. He
also has experience in high-
net-worth markets. During his
career in banking, he has held
roles as a universal banker,
mortgage loan officer, business
development officer, and as an
in-store and traditional bank
manager.
Ibarra is the past chair
for the Illinois Latino Allian-
ce, a BMO employee resour-
ce group. Prior to becoming
chair, he served on the natio-
nal board for the alliance as
the membership engagement
officer. His efforts helped the
alliance align its strategy and
goals to that of the enterpri-
se. He has also been a line-
of-business sponsor for the
Gary Comer summer intern
program. In that role he helps
mentor, guide and supervise
college students from the Gary
Comer Youth Center.
He was born and raised
in the Little Village neighbor-
hood in Chicago. He earned an
associate's degree from Joliet
College. He resides in Plainfield,
Illinois, with his wife Nadia and
their three children. He enjoys
playing basketball, watching
and occasionally coaching his
kids' sports, and spending time
with his family.
