Byline Bank commits to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) as the foundation and catalyst for honoring our employees, engaging our customers and community, creating a great place to work, and ultimately driving business success.
Byline has worked to create an environment where every employee can bring their authentic self to work. Our employees know that their unique backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences, perspectives, and contributions serve to strengthen us and that growth opportunities exist at all levels. We’ve created internal programs and committed resources to drive the change and growth we strive for as an organization.
For our customers and community, we hope that you see through our actions that we value each of you and know we are better together. We challenge ourselves to live this vision every day.
Check out our inaugural ESG Report for more detailed information and DEI priorities.
Our DEI council identified four strategic areas of focus:
The DEI Council was formed in 2020 led by John Barkidjija, Head of CRE and Specialty Finance, and Dana Rose, Chief Human Resources Officer, serve as co-executive sponsors. Angelique Gerlock, Talent Management and DEI Director was hired in 2022, and together with a diverse cross-section of Bank employees, drive DEI initiatives, achieve key goals and enact change.
Our ERG Leadership Teams represent diverse roles across the organization, including our Commercial, Legal, HR, Retail, Operations, Risk, Credit and Finance teams.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) include:
The LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group proudly participated in the Chicago Pride Parade on June 30, 2024, marching alongside the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.
The Black ERG hosted its first Juneteenth cookout at the Rogers Park branch, with Lemari Nelson grilling a delicious spread. Attendees enjoyed Yaadi Pot sides, cold drinks, and fun games.
Our LatinX ERG celebrated Hispanic Heritage Night at the Cubs game with 73 of our colleagues, family, and friends!
The Neurodiversity ERG hosted Dr. Kerry Magro to discuss his journey following his autism diagnosis, his life experiences, his advocacy work and the importance of giving back.
Women Empowered by Byline (WEBB) volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul Golf Outing, representing Byline in support of the annual fundraiser, which raised over $50,000 for the SVDP food pantry and Sister House Chicago. Byline volunteers were recognized for their contributions.
The Asian ERG participated in the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Race for Literacy on June 22. The ‘Byline Blew By You’ team competed against 33 others at Ping Tom Memorial Park, with 25 Byliners enjoying the event.
“Being able to work in an environment where you feel valued, trusted and supported is priceless. There is a culture of persistence, dedication and hard work that is simply unmatched.”
“My involvement with our ERGs has allowed me to bond with colleagues who come from different backgrounds than my own and value the life experiences that led us here.”
“We know we are better together. Our commitment is to listen to, learn from and embrace all the voices of our customers, our employees, and our community. Cultivating a culture of dialogue and action around diversity, equity and inclusion fosters innovation, growth, and empowerment for all.”
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