ESOP LEADER GREATBANC WELCOMES HAYDEE CALDERO

CHICAGO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National ESOP trustee, GreatBanc Trust Company, is pleased to announce Haydee "I-They" Caldero has joined the firm as Vice President and Client Service Officer, where she will be responsible for managing client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and supporting the firm's business development efforts.

Caldero has more than two decades of experience in executive leadership, financial management, and strategic growth across a range of industries. She currently sits on the boards of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) and the Illinois Employee Ownership Center (IEOC).

"We're incredibly excited to add someone with such a strong strategic perspective to the team. Ms. Caldero is a pillar of the ESOP community that has outstanding credibility with clients. I can't wait to see what she brings to our team and the companies we serve," said Tracy Woolsey, GreatBanc Senior Vice President & Business Development Manager.

Prior to joining GreatBanc, Caldero served as a fractional CFO and COO for employee-owned companies, focused on implementing best practices to improve profitability, operational performance, and employee engagement. She has deep experience with ESOPs, having herself led a 100% employee ownership transition as Chief Operating Officer.

At GreatBanc, Caldero will partner closely with clients to provide thoughtful guidance on plan-related matters, support transactions and ongoing strategies, and help organizations maximize the benefits of employee ownership. She will also play an active role in expanding the firm's presence in the market and strengthening relationships within the ESOP community.

"I'm excited to connect with more employee-owned companies at the ground level. For me, it's all about getting the most out of an ESOP and finding the best solutions for each organization and its people," said Caldero.

About GreatBanc
GreatBanc Trust Company is a full-service trust company and independent ERISA fiduciary specializing in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Founded in 1989, the company is the longest-standing institutional ESOP fiduciary in the United States, employing the largest team of ESOP experts in the industry. An employee-owned company itself, GreatBanc provides trustee and fiduciary services for clients of all sizes across 48 states, distributing more than one billion dollars to hard-working employees and their families each year. For more than three decades, GreatBanc has been committed to harnessing the life-changing potential of employee ownership. Learn more at greatbanctrust.com.

SOURCE GreatBanc Trust Company