First Business Bank added Cooper Wage to its Southeast Wisconsin office as Vice President – Commercial Banking.

Cooper joins First Business Bank with over 12 years of commercial banking experience. He focuses on helping privately held businesses within the Midwest, specializing in the manufacturing and trucking industries. Cooper’s expertise in helping businesses involves listening to and understanding clients' goals and strategies to align them with financial solutions and resources while leveraging his extensive network to provide value. He collaborates on behalf of clients with his teammates in Treasury Management, Private Wealth, SBA Lending, Equipment Finance, Asset-Based Lending, and Accounts Receivable Financing.

Cooper earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.