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Intern Stories: Chloe Shapkauski

Chloe Shapkauski is a Credit Intern at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. She joined the Credit Department in August 2025. About Chloe Chloe joined Heartland Bank’s credit department as a credit associate intern. Originally from Tinley Park, Illinois, she is a business major at Illinois Wesleyan University, minoring in finance with a certificate in data …

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Trevor’s Perspective – Growing at Heartland Bank

Trevor Seibring is a Commercial Lender at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Trevor’s story with Heartland Bank started in 2016 as an Asset Management and Trust Services Intern. After graduation, Trevor returned to the bank and has had an incredible journey in building his career in Credit and Commercial Lending.  What makes Trevor a standout employee? Trevor …

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Intern Stories: Kate Becker

About Kate Kate joined Heartland Bank’s Marketing and Customer Experience Department as a graphic design intern on April 9, 2025. A native of Highland, Illinois, she is a graphic design major at Illinois State University (ISU) and expects to graduate in December 2025. From Campus to Marketing Department At ISU, Kate participates in the Graphic …

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Employee Stories: Julie Kleen

Celebrating a Decade of Growth at Heartland Bank! Julie Kleen joined Heartland Bank in 2010 as a Retail Teller and has since built a successful career in the Learning & Development department, now serving as a Performance & Learning Analyst. Starting with a recommendation from her father, a long-time customer and financial professional, Julie quickly …

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Intern Stories: Zo Lombardo

About Zo Zo Lombardo is a Credit Associate Intern at Heartland Bank, joining the Credit Department on January 14, 2025. A native of the small Chicago suburb of Elgin, Zo is now a finance major at Illinois Wesleyan University. From Campus to the Credit Department While at Illinois Wesleyan, he participated in a variety of …

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Employee Stories: Nick Nosalik

Nick’s Perspective – Relationship-Building and Commitment to Midwestern Values Nick Nosalik is a regional retail manager at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Nick’s story in the banking industry started in 2004 when he began his career as a teller at Citizens First National Bank. Since then, Nick has had an incredible journey building his career …

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Employee Stories: Rachel Kuenstler

Rachel’s Perspective – Developing Expertise and Taking Risks Rachel Kuenstler is the BSA supervisor at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Rachel’s story with Heartland Bank began 12 years ago, when she started as an Item Processor and Proof Operator in the Item Processing Department at Support Services. Since then, Rachel has grown her dynamic career …

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Employee Stories: Reid Walder

Reid’s Perspective – Mentorship and Professional Development Reid Walder is a SVP & Credit Officer at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Reid’s story with Heartland Bank began in 2012, when he started in the role of Credit Analyst. Since then, Reid has grown in his credit and sales expertise, obtained an MBA, and garnered a …

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Intern Stories: Madison Pool

Madison’s Internship – The Accounting Administration Department Madison Pool is a Financial Reporting & Accounting Intern at Heartland Bank. She joined the Accounting Administration Department on May 20, 2024. About Madison Madison grew up in Milan, Illinois in the Quad Cities. After graduating from high school, Madison sought new experiences in a bigger city and …

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Employee Stories: Kristin Bartels

Kristin’s Perspective – Career Growth and Mentorship Kristin Bartels is the Digital Banking & Payment Operations Manager at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Kristin’s story with Heartland Bank began in 2018 when she started as a Bookkeeping Supervisor in the Accounting Department. Since then, Kristin transitioned into Payment Operations and has had an incredible journey …

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