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Community Bank President

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. Midland has assets of approximately $3.0 billion, and its Midland Wealth Management Group has assets under administration of $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2015. Midland remains locally owned and provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services.

Disciplined, accountable and results-focused senior bank executive with a 30-year proven track record of integrity and professional success. An entrepreneurial attitude drives my ability to uncover weaknesses and strengths in order to deliver next-generation strategic plans for bank and business growth. Able to implement purposeful tactics for revenue increases, branch expansions and product offerings. A strong problem solver who believes in leading by example, able to oversee staff development and provide effective operational leadership and efficiencies. Dedicated to building teams that believe in quality representation of the bank brand at every turn and instilling in others the practice of over delivering to develop loyal customers, clients and partnerships. Expertise includes: Market Planning Business Growth Budget Forecasting Customer Relations Commercial and Retail Sales Staff Development Strategic Partnerships Investor Relations Wealth Management Services Expansion Community Outreach Contract Negotiations I hold an MBA from William Woods University and have obtained numerous continuing education certifications from Management and Leadership Development to Performance Chain Management and Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis.