A huge THANK YOU to our incredible local loan officers who volunteered their time for Banker Day!

We are so grateful to:
• Julie Withers – Midland States Bank
• Clinton Hood – Midland States Bank
• Justin Rubin – People’s State Bank
• Sam Stock – Dieterich Bank
• Megan Kistler – The FNB Community Bank

Our students presented their business plans, financial projections, and requested “loan” amounts as part of a real-world simulation of the lending process. This experience gives them a firsthand look at what it truly takes to secure funding to start a business — from knowing their numbers to confidently communicating their vision.