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Women in Banking
October 17-18, 2024
We celebrated the outstanding achievements of women in banking with our 2024 Illinois Bankers Association Awards and honored these remarkable individuals on October 18, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.
- 2024 IBA Woman of the Year: Recognizing an exceptional leader whose contributions to the banking industry and her community have left a lasting impact.
- 2024 IBA Woman on the Rise: Spotlighting a rising star who is paving the way for future success in the banking world.
- 2024 IBA Women of Impact: Celebrating multiple women whose influence, innovation, and dedication are shaping the future of banking.
- 2024 Recognition of Excellence: Honoring individuals and organizations whose commitment to excellence drives the banking industry forward.
2024 IBA Woman of the Year Finalists
- Hope McAllister, Executive Vice President | Human Resources, Busey Bank
- Denise J. Ward, Senior Vice President - Human Resource Officer, Central Bank Illinois
- Michele Petrie, Executive Vice President – Market Head, Wintrust Financial Corporation
2024 IBA Woman on the Rise Finalists
- Lyndsay Howell, Senior Vice President | Director of HR Operations and Compensation, Busey Bank
- Ashley N. Speed, Vice President, Grundy Bank
- Jennifer O'Neill, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Wintrust Financial Corporation
2024 IBA Women of Impact Honorees
- Angelique Gerlock, Director of Talent Management and DE&I, Byline Bank
- Amy Randolph, Chief Operating Officer & EVP, First Busey Corporation
- Sarah Phalen, President & CEO, INB, N.A.
- Patricia L. Krause, Secretary/Treasurer, North County Savings Bank
- Betsy Johnson, President & CEO, Solutions Bank
- Elizabeth Okey, Vice President, Community Impact, Wintrust Financial Corporation
2024 IBA Recognition of Excellence Honorees
- Shirlene Luebbers, Vice President of Data Processing, Farmers State Bank of Hoffman
- Courtney Olson, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Business Banking, First Bank Chicago
- Karyssa Pedersen, Branch Manager, INB, National Association
- Christine Mendez, Marketing & Sales Director, Grundy Bank
- Jessica Cheever, Senior Vice President - Compliance and Loan Operations, Iroquois Federal Savings & Loan Association
- Trina Niemerg, AVP Compliance, Washington Savings Bank
Submit a nomination for 2025
Passionate about empowering women in the banking industry? Join the Women in Banking Committee and contribute to planning next year's Women in Banking Conference. For questions, contact Lyndee Fein.
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