Harris Congratulates Darrel Hackett on Being Named One of Crain's Chicago Business' 2009 '40 Under 40'

CHICAGO, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Bank is proud to congratulate Darrel Hackett, Senior Vice President, Small Business Banking, on being named one of Crain's Chicago Business' "40 Under 40" Award Winners for 2009.

"Being selected a Crain's '40 Under 40' is a tremendous accomplishment, and I offer my congratulations to all 40 honorees," said Ellen Costello, President and CEO, Harris Financial Corp. "Darrel is someone who puts our customers at the center of everything he does, and we take great pride in his selection."

Darrel joined Harris in 2004 from McKinsey & Company. There, he consulted in the Financial Institutions Group, advising Fortune 500 companies on strategy and operations.

Darrel has distinguished himself at Harris as a decisive and motivating leader, with an accomplished track record in his earlier leadership roles as a Market President and Head of Acquisition, Alignment and Integration.

As Senior Vice President and head of Small Business Banking, Darrel is driving a key part of our growth strategy in achieving our goal to be a Commercial leader. He leads a team of 200-plus professionals who serve Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin customers.

He is a visible supporter of the community, as well, serving on the boards of the Chicago Children's Museum and the Black Ensemble Theater.

He earned his MBA degree at Stanford University and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee.

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