Shannon L. Stevens, JD

TRUST COMPANY OF ILLINOIS PRESIDENT

Shannon joined Trust Company of Illinois in 2017 and provides overall management of the firm’s trust, estates, and guardianship administration team. Shannon focuses on working with clients through life transitions and helps them move assets to future generations. She is also a member of the firm’s Leadership Team.

Shannon has more than 20 years of experience in legal and financial matters. Prior to joining the Trust Company of Illinois, Shannon began her legal career as a litigator at Winston & Strawn, LLP, in Chicago. She served as Chief Trust Officer and head of Wealth Management at The First National Bank of Ottawa, IL, as well as Vice President/Senior Fiduciary Officer at First Midwest Bank where she focused on administering complex trust and estates.

Shannon received her Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and master's degree in journalism and bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Illinois.

Shannon enjoys working with community and civic organizations and has served on numerous charitable and foundation boards. She spends her free time traveling with her family, hiking, and walking her dog, Bob.