About Us

Our Vision: Everyone in our market area, having a need for financial services, will think of Central Bank Illinois first.

Central Bank Illinois is a high performing community bank founded in 1907 and headquartered in Geneseo, Illinois. We have branch locations in the communities of Andover, Fulton, and Princeton, Illinois, with total assets exceeding $375 million. We have over 80 employees. Our services include Mortgage Lending, Agricultural Lending, complete Trust & Wealth Management Services, and Deposit services for every generation.

Profile

Holding Company

Central Banc, Inc.

Headquarters

Central Bank Illinois
101 North State Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
309-944-5601

Board of Directors - 2010 board

The Central Banc, Inc. Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who offer strong leadership and direction for the company's shareholders, customers, management and staff. Their commitment to fiscal responsibility and dedication to the communities we serve is forefront in their board member role of the Company.

Other Facts

• USDA Million Dollar Lender



• Supporter of youth organizations and athletics, community development, Junior Achievement, Rebuilding Together, school foundations, Community Chest, local chambers, and many more non-profits and community projects.



• Countless employee volunteer hours



• Financial services leader in the technology field



• Oldest Trust Division in Henry County with over $145 million dollars under management
  
  
• Conducts processing of customer and bank records in-house, resulting in faster response time to customer requests.

Community Giving

• Commemorative Cookbooks - Sales from our exclusive 100th Anniversary Cookbook have generated over $3,200 in donations to local charities since 2007. A portion of the sale proceeds is given to non-profit organizations. These cookbooks are available for sale at any Central Bank location for just $10.00.
  
  
• Denim Days - Once a month the entire Central Bank staff wears denim to work for a worthy cause. For a $5.00 donation, employees may wear their jeans and proceeds are given to organizations voted on by the staff. To date, over $14,000 has been given to charity from Central Bank's monthly Denim Day.
  
  
• Pledges and Sponsorships - Our role as a community bank is to provide support in many forms, assisting with the growth, development and quality of life throughout our communities. Here is a brief listing of support provided by Central Bank to these organizations:
  
      Abilities Plus Dream Home Fund
      Geneseo Public Library District
      Geneseo Foundation Activity Center
      The Complex
      Bureau Valley High School
      Princeton High School Boosters
      Rebuilding Together Geneseo & Cambridge
      Growth Inc.
  
  
• Other Support - Additionally, Central Bank has provided support to these organizations through a monetary gift, door prize, or gift in kind:
  
      Bureau County Youth Development Corporation
      Princeton Fire Department
      Bureau County Soil & Water
      Big Brothers Big Sisters
      Andover Historical Society - 175th Anniversary
      Fulton Fire Department
      Junior Acheivement of the Heartland
      Geneseo Optimist Club
      Orion Education Foundation

In The News

Central Bank Illinois is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society Glow Golf Outing scheduled for June 18, 2010 at the Kewanee Dunes. All proceeds will benefit the ACS. Central Bank is proud to support such a great cause, and recognizes the organization's mission of prevention, education, and research in the fight against cancer.

Recent press announcements...

Million Dollar Lender

Chris Thompson appointed Chief Loan Officer

Harbor Crest

Sheila Clary elected to HCI Board

Fulton Elementary Reading Program

Unity Christian School Auction 2010

Careers

Our staff members have been instrumental in the continued success of our company and the communities in which we live and work. Become a part of a community bank atmosphere where our commitment is helping friends and neighbors achieve financial security.

*Equal Opportunity Employer*

::You can get a job anywhere, but your career starts here::