Our Staff

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Jim has been in banking for more than 35 years, including more than 19 years with Peoples Bank & Trust, currently serving as the SVP/Chief Lending Officer. Prior to working for Peoples, Jim worked in the farm management and real estate appraisal market and was a lender for First Trust Bank in Taylorville. Jim was born and raised in Assumption and his office is located at the Taylorville branch. Jim has served in numerous community activities over the years, most recently the Board of Directors for Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He has been an officer in the Taylorville Optimist Club for over 29 years. Jim enjoys utilizing his agricultural background working with the ag producers throughout Central Illinois.

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Ashley has been a part of the Peoples Bank & Trust team for over 15 years. In her role as VP, Business Banker and Senior Deposit Officer, Ashley works with business and municipal deposit and loan customers. She also manages the bank's suite of commercial e-banking solutions. Outside of her work at the bank, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, supporting rescue animals and cheering on her favorite sports teams. Ashley currently serves on the Taylorville Memorial Hospital Board. Ashley enjoys being a problem solver and finding the answers and solutions for clients.

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Dawn began her banking career in 2003 and was with Arcola First Bank for the past 12 years. Dawn works closely with customers to ensure their accounts are managed with the highest level of service and professionalism. Dawn is involved in a number of community organizations, including Simply Arthur, where she serves as board secretary. She is also a board member of the Arthur Women's club. Dawn and her family live in rural Lovington.

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Dale has been a community banker for 20 years, mostly recently with Arcola First Bank as President & CEO for almost 13 years. He currently serves as the President of Tuscola Chamber & Economic Development and is a board member for Arcola Community & Economic Development too. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems and is the trustee of the Arcola Foundation. When not in the Bank, Dale is probably coaching on a diamond somewhere as he has coached both baseball and softball for over 20 years. Dale is a graduate of the University of Evansville as well as the prestigious Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He and his wife, Amy, have 3 active kids and have called Tuscola home since 2005.

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Krystal joined Peoples Bank & Trust as an AVP, Consumer Banking for our White Hall location in August 2024. She comes with over 12 years of banking experience. Krystal is a member of the Jacksonville Kiwanis Club and Elks Club. She also participates in various other local groups throughout the year. In her free time, she likes to read, spend time with her kids at their various activities and play pool at the local pool hall. Krystal looks forward to helping clients problem solve, building new relationships and supporting growth for all clients.

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Mason joined Peoples Bank in August 2022 as a part time teller. He became a CSR in July 2023 and was most recently promoted to Consumer Banker. Mason is currently working towards his Bachelor's Degree at University of Springfield. He enjoys watching football, baseball and hockey. He also loves the beach, his dog, playing guitar, spending time with friends and family and trying new things. Mason is an asset to our team and looks forward to meeting new people and helping them with all their banking needs.

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Nick, a native of Pana, is a VP in Business Banking and has been a part of Peoples Bank & Trust and the banking industry for 25 years. Nick enjoys bowling, fishing, and hunting in his free time. You will see Nick in the community as a member of the ELKS Club, Knights of Columbus, Pana Sportsman Club, and Moose. Nick is also actively involved in his family's organic grain and livestock farm as a co-owner in three local feed stores with his brother. Nick enjoys helping his clients achieve their long and short term financial goals.

Year Elected: 2005

John is the President and CEO of Peoples Bank & Trust, having been with Peoples for 18 years and in the banking industry for over 37 years. You will find John out in the community as part of the Kiwanis Club in Taylorville, Lions Club in Pana, and serving on various economic development boards. John grew up in the farming community and enjoys spending time with his wife and family. Working with business bankers to help their customers achieve their goals is John's favorite part of his position.

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Jeffrey, AVP, Consumer Banking, has been with Peoples Bank & Trust for more than 18 years. In the community, Jeff serves as a board member of the Waverly Library. When he has free time, Jeffrey likes to participate in outdoor activities such as swimming, camping and spending time on the beach. At Peoples, Jeffrey enjoys solving situations in a positive manner; he is passionate about customer service and likes to help all types of banking customers.

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Candace joined the Bank in May 2017 as a part time teller in our Springfield office. She was promoted to Customer Service Representative in 2019 and most recently to Consumer Banker. Candace is a valuable member of the Consumer Banking department. She loves helping people solve problems with their accounts and enjoys customer interaction.

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Robert has been a part of Peoples Bank & Trust for more 19 years. In his free time, Robert enjoys watching racing and football, working around the house and spending time with friends. Robert also serves on the Tri-County Community Development Corporation Board, Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation Board, Waverly East Cemetery Board, and is involved with the Elks in Jacksonville.

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Nicole joined the Bank in April 2022 as a Consumer Banker. She has over 16 years of banking and customer service experience. Nicole enjoys meeting new peoples and helping them with all their consumer banking needs.

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Jennifer has been with Peoples Bank & Trust for over 12 years. During that time she has had several customer service positions including teller, Consumer Banker, Consumer Banking Officer and most recently, AVP, Consumer Banker. In her free time Jennifer enjoys spending time with her children and family. She is an active supporter of girls softball. In the community you will find her serving on the board of directors of Pana Chamber of Commerce. At the bank, Jennifer enjoys seeing the results from providing her services to to her customers whether it be new accounts, personal loans or someone looking to purchase a home or refinance their current home.

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Lisa has over 40 years of banking experience, including roles as branch manager, supervisor, loan administration, banking operations and a BSA officer. While she prides herself on her ability to assist customers with all types of banking questions and needs, Lisa's extensive experience also makes her a valuable member and point of reference for both experienced and newer bank employees to learn from. She is also very involved in the Tuscola community, participating in the Tuscola Moose Lodge, where she has held all officer positions and the Tuscola Kiwanis Club.

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Fredy has almost a decade of experience in banking, working as a retail loan officer, mortgage lending office and teller. Living in Arcola, he is actively involved in various community organizations. Fredy is the founder and president of Arcola FC and currently serves as president and soccer director for the Arcola Rec.. Additionally, he is a member of Arcola's Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Commission and the Arcola Sunrise Rotary Club. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Fredy sees his language skills as a valuable asset in his banking an community roles.

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Jennifer, VP of Consumer Banking, has been with Peoples Bank & Trust for more than 18 years and in banking more than 24 years. Prior to entering banking, Jennifer worked in customer service. Outside of the bank Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys. She is an avid bowler and her husband is the boy's bowling coach at the local high school. Jennifer is the Treasurer of the Taylorville Bowling Foundation and is on the fundraising committee for the Christian County YMCA. Jennifer enjoys seeking the right bank product for her consumers to help them be successful.

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Andrew joined Peoples Bank & Trust as VP, Business Banking in 2020. He is based in our Chatham facility and enjoys meeting the needs of our Business customers in the Chatham, Springfield and Jacksonville markets. Andrew is a graduate of Illinois State University, where he earned his BA in English and MBA degrees. A native of Chicago, he currently resides in Springfield. Andrew has over 14 years in banking experience.

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Susan, who has been with Peoples Bank & Trust for more than ten years, has always worked in customer service and problem solving. Outside of the bank, you will find Susan involved in the community in her church, as a trustee of the public library, and spending time with her six grandsons. Susan enjoys getting to know her customers at Peoples and helping them achieve their financial goals.

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Kacie, a Consumer Banking Officer, has been with Peoples Bank & Trust for more than nine years. Prior to working at Peoples, Kacie worked in customer service which has helped her be an asset to Peoples. In the community you will see Kacie serving as a diplomat in the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Outside of the bank, Kacie enjoys spending time with family and traveling. The most rewarding part of Kacie's job at Peoples is providing services for her customers and seeing the results of great teamwork.

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Jordan recently rejoined the Peoples Bank & Trust team as VP, Business Banking. Jordan previously worked for Peoples from March 2018 through September 2020. Jordan recently moved back to Illinois after residing in Kansas. Jordan is a native of Witt and a graduate of Nokomis High School. He received his Bachelors degree in Agri-Business Economics from Southern Illinois University. Jordan has over 15 years of banking experience. Outside the Bank, Jordan enjoys raising cattle and farm life with his wife and three children. Jordan is glad to be rejoining the Peoples Bank & Trust team and looks forward to seeing his old customers and meeting and serving many new clients.

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Sierra has over 5 years of banking experience. She plays several key roles within the bank, including training and development of new tellers, assisting customers with day-to-day account activities and working closely to support various customer needs. Sierra and her family live in Arcola.

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Lea joined Peoples Bank & Trust as AVP, Consumer Banking at our Altamont branch in 2021. She has worked in banking for over 29 years. Lea is actively involved in her church and the Altamont Garden Club. She serves on the Board of the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont and is a member of the Altamont Enterprise Zone. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her three grandchildren. Lea also likes traveling, camping and scrapbooking all the memories. Lea wants to help the team and the bank to continue to grow and prosper. She looks forward to serving and helping the people in the Altamont community.

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Lance joined Peoples Bank & Trust as VP, Business Banking in our Charleston branch in 2020. He is a graduate of Neoga High School and Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in Finance. When outside the bank, Lance can be found working on his family farm. He is the Financial Secretary for the Knights of Columbus in Sigel and also serves on the St. Michael's School Building Committee. He is extremely excited to be a part of our team and continues to enjoy the opportunity to meet new customers and friends and serve the needs of his current customers.

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Joe is VP, Business Banking and has been with Peoples Bank & Trust for more than 15 years. He has worked with AG lending since he started in the banking industry more than 28 years ago. Outside the bank, Joe keeps busy on his family farm, where he lives and that has been in his family for more than a century. In the community, Joe serves on the Fayette County Board and is President of the Fayette County Health Department.