ABN Amro Mortgage Group Gets New Pres

Thomas M. Goldstein has been named chairman, president and chief executive of ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Chicago.In this role he will oversee all mortgage and home equity line of credit business. Most recently Mr. Goldstein was the senior executive vice president and chief financial officer for its parent LaSalle Bank Corp. He replaces current AAMG chairman Scott Heitmann who has announced his retirement effective April 1. Current AAMG president Stanley Rhodes will become the group's vice chairman. "The mortgage business is a key long-term strategic focus for LaSalle Bank Corp. in North America," remarked Norman R. Bobins, president and chief executive of LaSalle Bank Corp. "His experience and tenure in the financial services industry and as CFO of LaSalle Bank Corp. will be instrumental in growing AAMG's customer base and in expanding its market coverage." Mr. Goldstein will report to Mr. Bobbins and remain a member of LaSalle Bank Corp.'s executive committee.