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Fifth Third Bank brings on Chicago region president following retirement

August 4, 2022

Fifth Third Bank will bring on Mark Heckler to serve as president of the Chicago region. He succeeds Mark Hoppe, who will retired at the end of the year, according to a press release.

"Mark Hoppe has made a substantial and lasting impact on customers, employees and communities. He has established a unique legacy in the Chicago market," Tim Spence, president and CEO, Fifth Third Bank, said in the release. "We are grateful for his leadership and significant contributions. We wish Mark nothing but the best in his retirement."

Heckler has two decades of experience at Fifth Third and MB Financial in a variety of roles. Most recently he served as senior commercial banker at Fifth Third.

"Mark Heckler's experience as head of commercial banking coupled with a deep understanding of the needs of the Chicago market and its diverse communities make him the ideal fit to lead Fifth Third to continued success in Chicago," Kris Garrett, group regional president and head of wealth and asset management, Fifth Third, said in the release. "Under Mark's leadership, we look forward to growing our market share and continuing to serve our customers and communities in this key region."