Mount Prospect

John G. Eilering
Senior Vice President, Market Director

Joined Lakeside Bank in April 2024 and has been a banker in the Chicago Metropolitan area for 56 years primarily in community banks. He is very excited about opening a Lakeside branch in Mount Prospect.

John is a member of the Banker’s Club of Chicago and past President. He was Treasurer, and Finance Committee Chair, for High School District 214 Education Foundation, Membership Chair and past President of Rotary Club of River Cities, Member of the Ambassador Council for Northwest Community Hospital Foundation, Assistant Treasurer for Church of The Incarnation Arlington Heights and Volunteer for the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations.

John has a BA from Cornell College and an MBA from Northern Illinois.

John is a 54-year resident of the Village of Mount Prospect, is married with two adult children and six grandchildren.

Brett Denker
Senior Vice President & Group Lead, Commercial Lending

Bryan L. Orton
Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending

Bryan is responsible for expanding the Bank’s portfolio of commercial and industrial relationships with family-owned businesses throughout Chicago. He began working with the Bank in 2024 after almost 30 years working for other major, commercial banks in Chicago. Bryan is a former travel baseball and basketball coach, an alumni board member of the Foglia YMCA and he holds a B.S. degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He enjoys cooking for friends and family and all things sports related.

Karen L. Besthoff
VP & Market Manager

Karen has been in the banking industry for, well, longer than she cares to admit. And wow, does she have incredible experience! Literally in every area of the bank. From Proof Operator to Deposit Operations to Teller to Commercial Loan Admin to Loan Officer to SVP Consumer Loans to Branch Manager. Karen has done it all. And whatever you need done, Karen is here for you.

Karen started in banking part time after graduating from high school and while attending college. Her part time role quickly grew into a career, and a love for how banking can help people and communities.

Karen worked at several different banks before joining Lakeside in May 2024, and we’re delighted to have her on our team.

Karen moved to Mount Prospect at eight years old. She graduated from Euclid Grade School, River Trails Junior High, John Hersey High School and William Rainey Harper College. Karen KNOWS Mount Prospect. Although she longer lives in Mount Prospect, she always considers it home.

Callie L. Fullington
Loan Administrator / Commercial Lending

Judy L. Devereaux
Assistant Branch Manager

Judy Devereaux joined Lakeside Bank in January 2025, bringing over 35 years of experience in community banking. JRaised in Mount Prospect, she attended John Jay Elementary School, Dempster Junior High, River Trails Middle School, and graduated from John Hersey High School before beginning her college studies at William Rainey Harper College. Active in dance and Poms throughout high school and college, Judy originally aspired to become a dance coach and high school math algebra teacher.

While attending college, she accepted a position at a local community bank because it “sounded like a fun place to work,” and quickly discovered her passion for banking. She advanced rapidly, starting on the teller line and working her way through roles in the loan department as an insurance coordinator, then on to the investment department, investment services, personal banking, and branch management. Her greatest professional joy comes from helping customers budget their finances and reach their financial goals.

Judy and her husband Pat are most proud of raising their twins, one a star dancer and the other a dedicated soccer player, while she has continued to dedicate her career to serving the Mount Prospect community she has always called home.

Kallie Shields
Universal Banker II

Kallie is a dedicated Universal Banker II at Lakeside Bank, where she brings warmth, integrity, and a strong customer-first mindset to every interaction. With a background in Biological Science from Arizona State University, Kallie began her professional journey as a veterinary technician, caring for animals before transitioning into the world of banking early 2023.

Kallie has thrived in her financial career, finding purpose in helping customers achieve their financial goals. Kallie loves her community and takes pride in Lakeside Bank’s commitment to local involvement. She believes in leading by example, making every client feel valued and supported—and always greets customers with a smile, especially the four-legged ones who know they’re welcome to stop by for a treat.

Outside of work, Kallie enjoys staying active through sports, reading with her book clubs, crocheting cute things, and spending meaningful time with family and friends. There isn’t a hobby she isn’t willing to try.

Rutvi Kadakiya
Universal Banker III

Rutvi began her banking career in 2018 with TCF Bank, moving later to Fifth Third Bank. In April 2025, we welcomed her to our Lakeside Bank family.

Rutvi is passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with clients and takes pride in helping them achieve their financial goals.

Away from Lakeside, she enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, traveling, and cooking a variety of cuisines. A Bollywood enthusiast, she loves watching movies and dancing to her favorite songs. Rutvi also takes great pride in her culture and faith, and values staying connected to both through continuous learning and participation.

Rutvi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications from Benedictine University.

Veronica J. Posner
Universal Banker II