 Prairie State Bank & Trust is a community bank with over $800 million in total assets, over 150 employees and 20 bank locations throughout central Illinois. Our goal is to provide the highest quality banking services to our customers and the communities in which we operate. Our slogan, Progressive Banking…Traditional Service, reflects more than ever the challenges in today’s rapidly evolving, fiercely competitive community banking industry. We remain committed to our core belief in managing Prairie State Bank and Trust responsibly for the long term, with integrity and with loyalty to our customers and employees. Prairie State Bank & Trust strives to bring our customers a one-of-a-kind banking experience, grounded in relationships and nurtured through service. We believe that by “going the extra mile,” we are not just a bank, but a key partner in helping achieve your financial goals.  We achieve this by creating a positive, well-managed work environment with employees that are passionate about helping our customers thrive and by differentiating ourselves through excellent customer service. We aim to attract and retain quality employees through effective hiring processes, competitive pay, quality training, continuing development for highly engaged employees, and other attractive benefits. We strive to ensure well-defined training programs are in place and effective and to also ensure employee resources are managed well and fully engaged.  We feel PSB&T is an excellent place to work where management is encouraged to create an environment to help employees have a happy and satisfying working experience. Our employees are the key to our continued success and we value their efforts and contributions as we strive to achieve our goals each and every day.

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Prairie State Bank & Trust

John Vaughn

Matt Crocker

Carla Oakley

Jim C.

John Defreitas

Deana Lee

Eric Oschwald

Samuel Leak

Travis King

Scott Johnson

Jonathan Valuck

Dustin Wickenhauser

Stacy White Phr

Mark Hergenrother

The Leadership Team at Prairie State Bank & Trust is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the bank, ensuring that it aligns with the institution's commitment to high-quality service and community engagement. This collaborative group of executives oversees operational efficiency, risk management, and the development of innovative banking solutions, while also fostering a positive work environment that supports employee growth and satisfaction. Together, they drive initiatives that enhance customer relationships and ensure long-term financial stability for the bank.

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