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    Harris Financial Corp. appoints Manpower Inc. CFO Michael J. Van Handel to Board of Directors

    Harris Financial Corp. appoints Manpower Inc. CFO Michael J. Van Handel to Board of Directors

    CHICAGO, May 30, 2006 - Harris has announced that Michael J. Van Handel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN), has been appointed as a member of its Board of Directors.

    Frank Techar, President and CEO of Harris Bankcorp Inc., said: "Mike's expertise in corporate financial oversight is a tremendous asset to our board as we continue to grow our business. At the same time, his experience in working for a world leader in the employment services industry will be of value in decisions that impact the people who make up the Harris family. We are delighted to welcome Mike to the board."

    Commenting on his appointment, Van Handel said: "I am pleased to become a part of the growth and success of Harris, which has been such a vital part of the community for nearly 125 years. Harris continues to provide excellent community and business banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management services to an ever-growing customer base."

    At Manpower, Van Handel has overall responsibility for worldwide finance and accounting functions of the $16 billion company, including corporate finance, financial reporting, income taxes and accounting controls. He is extensively involved in strategic planning and also manages investor relations. Van Handel joined Manpower in 1989 as Director of Internal Audit, and in 1993 was named Vice President of International Accounting. In 1995 Van Handel became Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, and in 1998 became Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

    In 2002, Van Handel was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

    Van Handel, 47, graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin.

    Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1 million personal, business, corporate and institutional clients with banking, lending, investing and financial management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO).

    Contacts:
    Amy Yuhn, Chicago, 312-461-6055

    Harris™ is a trade name used by various financial service providers in the BMO Financial Group, a marketing name used by Bank of Montreal. Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A. and The Harris Bank N.A.. Members FDIC. Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc (HBIS). Securities are provided by Harris Investor Services, Inc., (HIS) and Harris Nesbitt Corp (HNC). HIS and HNC are registered brok er dealers, members NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HBIS, HIS and HNC are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Products offered by HBIS, HIS and HNC are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition on any bank loan or service. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment advisor. Family office services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services are also offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.



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