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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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Employee Stories: Hunter Nauman

Hunter’s Perspective – Leveraging Opportunities and Building Relationships Hunter Nauman is a Portfolio Management Specialist at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Hunter’s story started in May 2019, when he began his career as an AMTS Portfolio Management Specialist. Since then, Hunter has had an incredible journey building his career in Wealth Management. What makes Hunter …

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Intern Stories: Daniel Flores

Professional Opportunities & Mentorship Daniel Flores is the inaugural intern at Heartland Bank! He joined the Credit Department as a Credit Associate Intern on January 26, 2024. About Daniel Daniel grew up in Guayaquil, Ecuador with four siblings. He relocated to the United States to pursue a bachelor’s degree and is attending Illinois Wesleyan University. …

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Employee Stories: Mandy Kinsman

Mandy’s Perspective – Mentorship and Professional Development Mandy Kinsman is the Card Services/Consumer Underwriting Manager at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Mandy’s story with Heartland Bank began in February 2013, when she started in the role of Regional Teller. Since then, Mandy has had an inspiring journey of growth and professional development building a career …

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Employee Stories: Hasan Samra

Hasan’s Perspective – Themes of Community and Career Growth Hasan Samra is a Treasury Management Sales Representative for the Treasury Management Department at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Hasan’s story with Heartland Bank started in 2016 when he joined our Western Springs office as a Retail Supervisor. He made the move from Retail to Treasury …

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