Peoples Bank and Trust Supports the North Ward Tiger Trot
Supporting the North Ward Tiger Trot! Peoples Bank & Trust is pleased to continue our support for local schools as a GOLD Sponsor of the North Ward Tiger Trot in Tuscola. We’re proud to support community events that promote health, wellness and local engagement—and most importantly, the kids in our communities! Pictured representing the North…
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Peoples Bank & Trust Welcomes New VP Credit Administration Manager to Charleston Branch
Peoples Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Lora Bergfeld has joined the bank as Vice President, Credit Administration Manager at the Charleston branch. With more than 16 years of banking experience, she brings extensive expertise in credit risk management, commercial lending, credit analysis, portfolio management, loan operations and regulatory compliance to her new…
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Taylor and Olson Graduate from GSB
Please join us in congratulating Trevor Taylor, VP Credit Administration and Andrew Olson, VP Business Banking on their recent graduation from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison! This accomplishment reflects their dedication to professional development, continuous learning and strengthening their knowledge of the banking industry. At Peoples Bank & Trust, we…
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Peoples Bank donates to Regional Cancer Center Expansion
Peoples Bank & Trust, with branches in 13 central Illinois communities, has donated $10,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation to benefit the Expanding Hope Capital Campaign. Donations to the campaign are helping to fund the $17.2 million expansion of the Regional Cancer Center. “This region is fortunate to have a Health System the…
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Sarah Van Huss rejoins Peoples Bank & Trust Consumer Banking Team
Pana, Ill. – June 11, 2026 – Peoples Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Sarah Van Huss has rejoined the bank as a Consumer Banking Officer. Based at the Taylorville branch, Van Huss will support the consumer banking department and work directly with customers in a bank-wide capacity, further strengthening Peoples Bank &…
Read More Peoples Bank & Trust Announces Seven Employees Promotions in Bank Operations and Consumer Banking Departments
Pana, Ill. – May 19, 2026 – Peoples Bank & Trust is proud to announce the promotion of six key employees serving in the Consumer Banking Department and one in Operations. “We are proud to have such a strong and dedicated team serving our customers and communities each day. Their talent and experience play an…
Read More 2025 was People First Bancshares Inc.’s Best Year
Pana, Ill. – May 28, 2026– People First Bancshares Inc., held its annual meeting at Peoples Bank & Trust in Pana, IL. During the meeting, the Board of Directors elected directors and discussed the organization’s performance over the past year. In 2025, the Company recorded an $11 million increase in gross loan volume to $424…
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Peoples Bank & Trust Contributes $5000 to Support Pana Pump Track and Skate Park Initiative
Pana, Ill. – May 13, 2026 – Peoples Bank & Trust is proud to announce that it recently made a donation of $5,000 to the Pana Pump Track and Skate Park initiative, a community-driven project designed to create a new space for youth recreation, activity and connection. “Peoples Bank & Trust is proud to be…
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Peoples Bank & Trust Contributes to ALAH Fine Arts Boosters Club
Peoples Bank & Trust recently contributed $500 to the Arthur-Lovingston-Atwood-Hammond Fine Arts Boosters to help purchase a new equipment trailer for the Band. Dawn Boddy, AVP Consumer Banking, presented the check to Katey Custer, Board President. The mission of the ALAH Fines Arts Boosters is to bring parents, community and Fine Arts staff together with…
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Peoples Bank & Trust Recognizes Director Celebrating 30 Years of Service and Other Employee Milestones
Pana, Ill. – March 25, 2026 – Peoples Bank & Trust is proud to recognize seven employees who are all celebrating milestone work anniversaries. Michael E. Beyers, 30 years of dedicated service to the People First Bancshares and Peoples Bank & Trust Board of Directors, Josh Shallenberger, 5 years of service to the Board, Sholeen…
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