OFFICERS
Kai Schnitker
President & CEO
NMLS # 504687
(217) 997-5585
Kai Schnitker, President and CEO, joined the bank in April 2007. He is a native of Arenzville and graduate of Triopia High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Illinois and has over 35 years of banking experience, in both the Jacksonville and Arenzville markets. He completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991.
Jason Fricke
Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
NMLS # 504688
(217) 997-5585
Jason Fricke, Vice President/Chief Lending Officer, joined the bank in 2006. He grew up outside of Chapin and was a graduate of Triopia High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ag Finance from the University of Illinois. He completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018.
Christina Lomelino
Chief Financial Officer
NMLS # 504692
(217) 997-5585
Christina Lomelino, Chief Financial Officer, joined the bank in 2005 as a part-time teller. She is a graduate of Jacksonville High School. Christina received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Illinois College in 2010. Christina graduated from the Graduate School of Banking program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2022.
Amanda Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
(217) 997-5585
Amanda Thompson, Chief Operating Officer/Cashier/IT Coordinator, joined the bank in 2000. She is also a native of Arenzville and graduate of Triopia High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Illinois College.
Kevin Heitz
Vice President & Loan Officer
NMLS # 504690
(217) 245-5585
Kevin Heitz, Vice President/Lending (West Morton), joined the bank in 2009. He is a graduate of Rushville High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Western Illinois University. Kevin has over 35 years of experience in lending, compliance and branch management.
Susan Wood
Vice President & Loan Officer
NMLS # 762764
(217) 245-8559
Susan Wood, Vice President/Lending (South Jacksonville), joined the bank in 2021. She is a graduate of Jacksonville High School. Susan has over 36 years of lending experience in Jacksonville.
Cory Winters
Branch Manager & Loan Officer
NMLS # 768589
(217) 245-8559
Cory Winters, Loan Officer/Branch Manager (South Jacksonville), joined the bank in 2018. He is a graduate of Routt High School in Jacksonville and Lincoln Land CC / University of Illinois – Springfield.
Brian Hartsock
Compliance Officer
(217) 997-5585
Brian Hartsock, Compliance Officer, joined the bank in 2022. He is a graduate of Civic Memorial High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting & Economics from Illinois College in 2007. He received his MBA from Benedictine University in 2016 and passed his CPA exam in 2017.
DIRECTORS
Todd Burrus – Chairman of the Board
Steven Ginder – Vice Chairman of the Board
Neal Hart – Secretary
Kai Schnitker
Ginny Fanning
Roy Halstenberg
Jay Wessler
Gerry Beard