John DeFreitas

John DeFreitas

Vice President, Commercial & Ag Lender

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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.

John Provides Mortgage Solutions to the Jacksonville, Meredosia, Lewistown and Surrounding Regions.

Jacksonville, IL

1052 W. Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Hear Directly from John's Happy Clients

John made the entire equipment financing process incredibly smooth. He took the time to understand our business needs and structured a loan that allowed us to grow without overextending. We had the equipment we needed faster than expected, and his communication throughout was outstanding.

Jake M. Local Contractor - Jacksonville, IL 

When a tough season hit, John didn’t just help with financing—he made sure we had the right crop insurance in place. That guidance made a huge difference for our family and operation. It’s clear he genuinely cares about the people he works with.

Sarah T. - Family Farm Owner - Lewistown, IL

We had a unique situation, and John didn’t shy away from it. He worked through the details, offered solutions, and kept us informed every step of the way. That level of service is hard to find.

Ashley k. - retail business owner - Jacksonville, IL 

We don’t just see John as our lender—we see him as a long-term partner in our business. He’s always looking ahead and helping us plan for what’s next.

Dan s. - livestock farmer - lewistown, il

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