The Acumen - February 2024

We invite you to learn more about the dynamic CBCC board members. Bulletin Board

Malcolm works with private equity firms, operating companies (including contractors, service providers and health care providers) with revenues in excess of $10 million and not-for-profits with contributions in excess of $1 million. In addition, Malcolm is responsible for expanding and managing the Denver-based commercial banking team for Wintrust Bank. Prior to joining Wintrust, Malcolm served as SVP/ Senior Relationship Manager with UMB Bank from 2015-2022 where he was responsible for business development and portfolio management of middle- market corporate banking clients primarily in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. Additionally, Malcolm served as Vice President and Senior Vice President Commercial Banking with Zions Bancorp (dba Vectra Bank Colorado) and BBVA Compass Bank (PNC Bank). Malcolm began his banking career in 1987 with Central Bank & Trust in Monroe, LA, as a part-time teller while enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Commercial Banking and a minor in Economics. In 1989, he

accepted an Assistant Branch Manager position with Union National Bank in Little Rock, AR. In 1991, he became an Associate National Bank Examiner with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Malcolm is actively involved in the Denver Metro- community. In addition to his role as Chair of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, Malcolm serves as Chair of Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN). Malcolm is also a member of the Colorado CLIMBER Loan Fund Oversight Board as well as a board member of the newly formed RTL Foundation. Malcolm and his wife Joi have been married for the past 23 years. In their free time they enjoy traveling, Nuggets games, and spending time with friends and family.

Malcolm serves as Chair of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (“CBCC”) and has been on the board of the chamber since 2012. “The CBCC serves a vital role in the Denver Metro business community, connecting our African-American business members with opportunities through relationship building with our corporate members,” said Malcolm. “In addition, we serve as the premier business advocacy organization focusing on entrepreneurial development and business- oriented public policy issues.” Meet Malcolm Evans Board Chairman

Malcolm’s “day job” is Managing Director for

Wintrust Bank’s commercial banking group. In that role,

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