John Vaughn

Chief Executive Officer
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John has spent his entire career with Prairie State Bank & Trust and its predecessor banks, beginning in 1983.  John is very proud of the Prairie State Bank and Trust team and continues to provide the leadership and vision to assure we successfully meet the needs of our customers and communities now and in the future.

Chad Faller

Regional Director
NMLS# 527483

Whether it be growing up on a family farm in Central Illinois or working in a multitude of roles over his 25-year banking career with the PSB&T organization, the variety of experiences gained along the way has helped Chad cement a tireless work ethic, a wealth of community banking knowledge and a passion for servicing local communities.  Chad’s commitment to providing unmatched value in a banking relationship helps him turn those dreams into reality.

Sam Leak

Chief Lending Officer
NMLS# 619463

Sam has been working in banking since graduating from U of I Urbana-Champaign in 2002.  In that time he has worked in all areas of lending, and he brings that knowledge to the table at PSBT every day when working with our team of lenders and their clients to find the right lending solutions to fit the situation. 

Jamie Kuhlmann

Chief Financial Officer
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Jamie has been in financial roles for more than 20 years but her passion lies in helping the company and community realize its full potential including adapting to change. She stays active by volunteering with many local organizations including Girls on the Run of Central Illinois, teaching Sunday School and serving on the school board for the Auburn school district.

Mike Battefeld

Regional President
NMLS# 762698

Raised on a small grain farm in Morgan County, Mike truly enjoys focusing on helping the Regional Ag customers. He utilizes his 35 years with PSB&T between Meredosia and Lewistown to truly provide that high level hometown service. When he is not with customers, Mike enjoys dirt track racing, tractor pulling and motorcycling.

Chad Faller

Regional Director
NMLS# 527483

Whether it be growing up on a family farm in Central Illinois or working in a multitude of roles over his 25-year banking career with the PSB&T organization, the variety of experiences gained along the way has helped Chad cement a tireless work ethic, a wealth of community banking knowledge and a passion for servicing local communities.  Chad’s commitment to providing unmatched value in a banking relationship is what helps him turn those big dreams from small towns into reality.

Bruce Hatfield

Regional President
NMLS# 1465174

Bruce has been involved in community banking for over 40 plus years serving several communities in various roles.  His current position involves business development focusing on loan and deposit relationships in the Champaign County area.  Over the years he has enjoyed helping consumers and businesses with their financial needs.

Joe Horabik

Market President & Senior Lender
NMLS# 504691

During the summers, Joe spent time helping his grandfather on his farm. When Joe moved to the Jacksonville area in 2004, he brought this knowledge of farming, business and lending to all of his customers. Joe feels it is very important to be involved in the community you live in and Joe keeps very busy with several service organizations around the area. Joe has been coaching baseball at various levels since 2004 while also spending time with his family, including 3 very active kids.

Kyle Pflum

Market President
NMLS# 519826

Kyle grew up on a farm in Cerro Gordo Illinois. Kyle has over 19 years of banking experience. When he is not out in the field or helping customers he enjoys spending time with his wife of 25 years and their 3 children. His kids between 15 years old and 5 years old keep him and his wife going to various sporting events and other activities. When Kyle has some down time, he still enjoys spending time with his Dad helping on the farm. 

Jon Valuck

Market President
NMLS# 777735

Jon has been in banking for over 15 years, starting as a part-time teller while attending Illinois College in Jacksonville. As the Springfield Market President, Jon manages a team of experienced loan officers while also originating a diversified commercial loan portfolio himself.  When he’s not helping his clients meet their  banking needs, Jon enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys as well as long distance running.     

Dustin Wickenhauser

Market President
NMLS# 446739

Dustin has been with Prairie State Bank since August 2012, where he started as a Residential Mortgage Loan Officer and later took on Commercial Loan responsibilities. Most recently he was named Market President in the Bloomington Region. When not at work, Dustin enjoys competition no matter the objective, the outdoors, hunting, playing golf and spending time with his family (wife, Autumn , 3 sons, Leo -16, Tate-8 Dax-3 and 2 French bulldogs Niko and Chuck).

Matthew E. Allen

Vice President & Regional Ag Loan Officer
NMLS# 493894

An Agribusiness graduate of the U of I and a native of Delavan, IL; Matt has been an ag lender for over 15 years and a licensed crop insurance agent for over 10 years.  Outside of banking, he also operates a small grain and livestock farm with the help of his family.  Managing his own farming operation provides him with the experience necessary to relate to his clients.

Chris Arthur

Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
NMLS# 519824

Chris has been involved in community banking in various roles over 38 years.  She is dedicated to helping consumers & businesses in the community find solutions to ensure their success.

Jim Conlin

Senior Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
NMLS# 1648995

Jim has been involved in community banking since the mid 1980’s and believes in being an advocate for private business owners to assist them achieving  maximum success. 

Stephen Coyle

Vice President - Commercial Relationship Manager & Loan Officer
NMLS# 700720

Stephen brings an extensive banking and management background to the company. Stephen enjoys being active in the community, serving in a Non-For Profit called The Cole Project and being on the Mission Council at his church. When Stephen gets a chance, he enjoys traveling with his family, attending concerts & sporting events and playing basketball, softball and golf.

Matthew Dill

Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
NMLS# 2075476

Matthew has held various roles in agricultural finance, insurance, and compliance  over the past 11 years. Matthew’s true passion is helping local farmers and businesses achieve success,  and his new role of commercial loan officer gives him a pathway to do just that!

John DeFreitas

Vice President & Regional Commercial & Ag Officer
NMLS# 898348

John is an experienced banking professional with a career spanning over two decades. Having entered the industry in 2001, he has gained valuable expertise in various roles, including Teller, Banker, branch manager, treasury management officer, and commercial lender. In 2019, John graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Born and raised in Springfield, Illinois, he currently resides in Jacksonville, Illinois, since 2018. Beyond his banking pursuits, John cherishes quality time with his wife, two sons, and two dogs, in activities like camping and boating.

Jeff Hunt

Senior Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
NMLS# 517019

Jeff brings over 35 years of local real estate, business ownership, and lending experience, and as many years of community involvement, with the  goal of helping our customers thrive here.

Nick Gentile

Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
NMLS# 1594811

Born and raised in Springfield, Illinois, Nick is dedicated to his hometown community and is a trusted advisor to his customers. His understanding of the local market and experience working with businesses across a diverse range of industries allow him to provide tailored solutions to the unique needs of his clients. Outside of the office you can find Nick playing golf or traveling with his wife and young daughter. He also serves on the United Way of Central Illinois Board of Directors and is the President of RISE Springfield.

Brian Mueller

Senior Vice President & Commercial Lender
NMLS# 1951053

A graduate of U of I, Brian has spent the last 15 years making the Bloomington-Normal his home. With his extensive experience in Commercial Lending, he is a major asset to our team and our customers in the area. When Brian isn't working or playing golf you might find him cheering on the Green Bay Packers. 

Eric Oschwald

Senior Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
NMLS# 517018

Eric Oschwald is a Relationship Manager with Prairie State Bank & Trust. He has been with the bank since 2010 and has been involved in banking and delivering results for over 35 years. Eric is active in the community through the American Business Club of Springfield and a trustee for a local water district.

Jerry Boster

Senior Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS# 427567

Jerry has been involved with the local real estate market and lending for over 30 years specializing in residential lending. Jerry is very active in the local community serving in several roles within the American Business Club of Springfield a 501c3 that donates over $200k per year to local charities and non-profits. His favorite hobby is working on classic cars.

April DeSollar

Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS# 525610

April's 3 kids keep her actively involved in the Jacksonville community through their sports and school events. When April is not on the field or the court with her kids, she is busy helping make home purchase dreams come true. Her 25+ years in banking and mortgage lending give her an edge to help find the best solutions for her customers.

Deana Lee

Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS# 1507119

Deana has been part of the mortgage industry for over 15 years. She is dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service through the entire mortgage process. She loves the chance to work with new and existing customers to fulfill their dreams of owning a home. When she is not hard at work, Deana loves spending time with her 5 grandchildren.

Ashley Hawkins

Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS# 2499587

Ashley was born and raised in the Decatur area and started her banking career in 2015 as a part-time teller. Her passion for her customers and commitment to excel led to various advancement opportunities, including serving as a Branch Manager for the last 5 years. Ashley is thrilled to expand her love for customer service into the lending world and is looking forward to serving the community she loves. When she's not working, she enjoys baking, homemaking, and most of all, spending time with her husband and her son. 

Chesleigh Shreves

Commercial Relationship Manager & Mortgage Lender
NMLS# 2389979

Chesleigh is a 2022 graduate of Illinois State University where she earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She started her banking career in 2019 while attending college, and upon graduation transitioned to a lending role. Her passion lies in helping customers reach their goals whether a first home, forever home, or an investment property. When not at work, Chesleigh enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her two dogs, Marlo and Maverick. 

Stephen Coyle

Vice President - Commercial Relationship Manager & Loan Officer
NMLS# 700720

Stephen brings an extensive banking and management background to the company. Stephen enjoys being active in the community, serving in a Non-For Profit called The Cole Project and being on the Mission Council at his church. When Stephen gets a chance, he enjoys traveling with his family, attending concerts & sporting events and playing basketball, softball and golf.

Lori Hunt

Senior Vice President & Client Development
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Lori has been involved in just about every area of banking over the past 30 years. Lori’s favorite part of banking is helping businesses is finding cost effective ways to hold on to their hard earned dollars. In addition, Lori loves to work with the business owner to implement innovative ways to serve their current clientele while reaching a larger footprint to grow their business organically.

Hilary Patterson

Chief Marketing Officer & SVP Business Services
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A graduate of University of Illinois in Springfield, Hilary quickly fell in love with the area after graduation. While she was searching for her Marketing and Communications career she started in banking as a full-time teller. To her surprise, this role lead to her career in banking. Hilary's banking experience has spanned from management to lending and marketing and business services in her 16 years of banking. 

Jennelle Schook

Senior Vice President & Retail Regional Manager
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Jennelle has been in various retail roles since beginning her career with PSBT in 2014. Her passion lies in developing a top-of-the-line retail team within PSBT. She has been in retail and multi unit management for over 15 years. 

Jennelle's regions cover the Charleston, Mattoon, Decatur, Mt. Zion, Long Creek & Illiopolis branch locations. 

Lindsey Benning

Retail Regional Manager
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Lindsey has 16 years of retail and management experience. She puts her energy into coaching and developing her team, while also working to build a relationship with them and her customers. Her goal is to make the PSB&T experience great for not only our customers, but for our team as well.

Lindsey's regions cover the Virden, Farmersville, Girard and 3 Springfield branch locations. 

Christina Bentley

Retail Regional Manager
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Christina made the switch to community banking after many years of retail banking experience in a variety of positions with other organizations over the last 10 years. Coaching and developing her retail banking staff to ensure the highest level of excellent, individualized customer service drives her in her current role with PSB&T.

Christina's regions cover the Savoy & Bloomington branch locations. 

Roberto Campos

Customer Service Center Manager
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Originally from Belize, Roberto came to the US in 1998 on a soccer scholarship, UIS.  There he met his wife his first year and they are now celebrating their 20th anniversary. Roberto, his wife, and their 2 children enjoy traveling when they get the chance. During his free time, he enjoys watching Real Madrid play and also spending time in the kitchen recreating many of my childhood favorite dishes. Prior to joining PBS&T I had spent the last 19 years with my previous employer; working as a manager in the contact center for an Insurance company.  I am excited for the opportunity of being part of the PBS&T family and hope that I can add to the success of this great organization.  Looking forward to my time here. 

Maureen Faller

Trust Officer
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Maureen attended Indiana University where she received her B.A in 2009 and graduated from SIU School of Law in 2012, and continues to practice law in Illinois. Maureen oversees the Trust Department helping our customers protect their assets, pass along their wealth to the next generation and facilitate families coming up with a plan.  

Kyle Robinson

Assistant Trust Officer
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Kyle brings his family-first mentality to our Trust Department to help customers plan for their families’ futures. He strives to not only be involved in his own community but the communities of all the customers he serves.