Donnell Cole currently serves as Vice President of Commercial Lending at Republic Bank of Chicago. Donnell brings over 20 years of experience in Banking where he has served small and mid-sized businesses as well as commercial real estate investors in Chicago and suburban areas. In addition, Donnell currently serves as Treasurer and Board Director for After The Peanut Foundation, a non profit organization promoting STEM education and advancement for children. Donnell has previously held Board of Director positions for the African American Business Association, the South Suburban Region Black Chamber of Commerce as well as the Kankakee Development Committee.
Donnell received a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from DePaul University. Donnell has previously served as volunteer and ambassador for Junior Achievement, teaching financial literacy to children at inner-city middle schools. Donnell, a life-long resident of Joliet, IL is the proud father of two sons and one daughter and enjoys golfing and traveling.
