Illinois Bankers Association

Illinois Bankers Association Advocacy. Education. Industry Resource... for all Illinois Bankers.

The Illinois Bankers Association is a full-service trade association dedicated to creating a positive business climate that benefits the entire banking industry and the communities they serve. Founded in 1891, the IBA brings together state and national banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations of all sizes in Illinois. Collectively, the IBA represents nearly 90 percent of the assets

of the Illinois banking industry, which employs more than 100,000 men and women in more than 5,000 offices across the state.

Join IBA Annual Conference Committee Past Chair Frank Pettaway in St. Louis this fall. This concise, high-impact event d...
09/07/2026

Join IBA Annual Conference Committee Past Chair Frank Pettaway in St. Louis this fall. This concise, high-impact event delivers strategic programming, valuable peer networking, and access to leading providers focused on helping you move your bank forward with practical, immediately usable ideas.
Register Today: www.Illinois.bank/Annual

Have you had a chance to check out our July/August issue of the Illinois Banker magazine? If not, you can read the digit...
09/04/2026

Have you had a chance to check out our July/August issue of the Illinois Banker magazine? If not, you can read the digital copy here: https://illinois.bank/about/communications-and-media/

Inside, meet new IBA President & CEO David Boulay, explore the impact of Marquette University’s Commercial Banking Program, learn more about First Women’s Bank, get insights on interest rate risk, and catch up on IBA upcoming events, member resources, advocacy and more.

Please join us in welcoming The First National Bank of Lacon on as one of the IBA’s newest member banks!Chartered in 186...
09/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming The First National Bank of Lacon on as one of the IBA’s newest member banks!

Chartered in 1864, The First National Bank of Lacon has been serving Central Illinois for more than 160 years, building strong customer relationships and supporting local families, businesses and farmers along the way.

We’re excited to have their team as part of the IBA and look forward to working together to strengthen banking and communities across Illinois.

Be in the room for the conversations that matter.✔ Executive roundtables✔ Breakout sessions✔ Regulatory updates✔ Network...
09/01/2026

Be in the room for the conversations that matter.
✔ Executive roundtables
✔ Breakout sessions
✔ Regulatory updates
✔ Networking experiences
View the full agenda and register: Illinois.bank/Annual

Today is your LAST CHANCE to recognize the best of Illinois banking! 🏆 Nominations close TODAY, August 31, for:⭐ Illinoi...
08/31/2026

Today is your LAST CHANCE to recognize the best of Illinois banking! 🏆 Nominations close TODAY, August 31, for:
⭐ Illinois Banker of the Year
🏦 Community Service Award
💡 Bank Innovation Award

Know a banker whose leadership deserves the spotlight? A bank making a difference in its community? Or an innovative project worth celebrating?
Submit your nomination: https://illinois.bank/about/awards

Please join the IBA in congratulating 23 Illinois banking professionals who recently graduated from the Graduate School ...
08/28/2026

Please join the IBA in congratulating 23 Illinois banking professionals who recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison!

• Tera Backlund, Better Banks (Peoria)
• Chris Cummins, The Atlanta National Bank (Atlanta)
• Brandon Gurley, Casey State Bank (Casey)
• Sean Harper, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (Chicago)
• Rachel Hyde, Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Bushnell (Bushnell)
• Adrianna Jarek, Belmont Bank & Trust Company (Chicago)
• Mandy Jones, Buena Vista National Bank (Chester)
• Kyle McFarland, The Fisher National Bank (Fisher)
• Scot McPeak, First Neighbor Bank, National Association (Toledo)
• Bryan Mitchell, First Mid Bank & Trust, National Association (Mattoon)
• Chris Mullis, The Atlanta National Bank (Atlanta)
• Eric Mutka, Blackhawk Bank & Trust (Milan)
• Cameron Ohlendorf, First Community Bank and Trust (Beecher)
• Andrew Olson, Peoples Bank & Trust (Pana)
• Drew Peabody, First National Bank of Pana (Pana)
• Nathan Pollmann, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Champaign)
• Joe Rheinecker, Great Rivers Bank (Barry)
• Tara Ruff, Tompkins State Bank (Avon)
• Steve Sikora, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (Chicago)
• Jessica Skolek, Peru Federal Savings Bank (Peru)
• Beth Standley, Central Bank Illinois (Geneseo)
• Trevor Taylor, Peoples Bank & Trust (Pana)
• Natalie Walters, Byline Bank (Chicago)

During GSB’s 25-month program, these graduates built practical leadership, decision-making and bank management skills they can put to work for their institutions, customers and communities. They also earned an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

We are proud to celebrate their hard work and commitment to advancing Illinois banking. Congratulations to all!

One of the most valuable lessons Joseph Rinehart has learned through FLA is to always ask, "Could there be another inter...
08/27/2026

One of the most valuable lessons Joseph Rinehart has learned through FLA is to always ask, "Could there be another interpretation?" As Consumer Risk Assessment Manager AVP at Busey Bank , Joseph is passionate about continuous learning, community involvement, and growing as a leader. Whether he's volunteering at local events or exploring hiking trails, he's always looking for new perspectives.

08/26/2026

Join Illinois banking leaders for executive-level education and networking, a Welcome Mixer featuring The DIRTY MUGGS, and a closing fireside chat with baseball legend Ozzie Smith.

Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 | St. Louis
View the agenda and register at Illinois.bank/Annual


Great work deserves to be recognized. Across Illinois, bankers and banks are leading with purpose, strengthening their c...
08/24/2026

Great work deserves to be recognized. Across Illinois, bankers and banks are leading with purpose, strengthening their communities, and finding new ways to move our industry forward. Help us give that work the recognition it deserves by submitting a nomination for an IBA award:

• Illinois Banker of the Year
• Community Service Award
• Bank Innovation Award

Know a deserving bank or banking leader? Nominate them today at illinois.bank/awards.

Better informed lenders mean stronger partners for Illinois farmers. That was at the heart of this year’s IBA Ag Banking...
08/23/2026

Better informed lenders mean stronger partners for Illinois farmers. That was at the heart of this year’s IBA Ag Banking Conference, where bankers gathered in Bloomington-Normal to learn, connect, and explore practical ways to help their agricultural customers navigate what’s ahead.

Thank you to our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and Agricultural Advisory Committee for two great days together. We hope you enjoy a few highlights from the conference, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

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