Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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Jason Gibson

Jason Gibson

Chatham

Summary

Accomplished in financial management and relationship building, I've managed a commercial loan portfolio up to $25MM at Heartland Bank and Trust, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and strategic planning. My diverse experience spans residential, commercial, and consumer lending, highlighting my adaptability and commitment to achieving significant loan growth.

I was a recipient on the Springfield Business Journal Forty under 40 Award in 2022.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Vice President - Commercial Lender I

Heartland Bank and Trust
09.2023 - Current

Oversee a commercial loan portfolio of $20MM - $25MM, consisting on C/I and CRE loans. Focused on retaining current customer base, with steady loan growth and production. I am a complete lender and I with my clients from the application process to the closing table.

Assistant Vice President of Lending

West Central Bank
01.2018 - 09.2023

I was in charge of lending on all fronts. I worked on residential mortgage lending, commercial lending and consumer lending. I helped with day to day operations of the branch and also worked as the Banks Security Officer.

Mortgage Loan Officer - Licensed in Several States

Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation
03.2016 - 01.2018

Served as a licensed mortgage loan officer/broker. I was licensed to lend in Illinois and Missouri.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

No Degree - Sociology - Criminal Law

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Skills

  • Decision making & judgment
  • Issue resolution skills
  • Negotiation
  • Financial management
  • Effective relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Business planning
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Financial analysis and planning

Accomplishments

2022 Forty under 40

2021 Best of the Capital Award Winner - Mortgage Lender

Affiliations

  • Springfield Chamber of Commerce
  • Chatham Chamber of Commerce
  • Director of Communication - CBSI

Certification

Commerical Lending Institute - Community Bankers Association of Illinois.

CBAI Security Officer Management Robbery and Active Threats

Interests

Hunting

Fishing

Camping

Coaching Baseball

Coaching Football

Timeline

Assistant Vice President - Commercial Lender I

Heartland Bank and Trust
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Vice President of Lending

West Central Bank
01.2018 - 09.2023

Mortgage Loan Officer - Licensed in Several States

Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation
03.2016 - 01.2018

Commerical Lending Institute - Community Bankers Association of Illinois.

CBAI Security Officer Management Robbery and Active Threats

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Lake Land College

No Degree - Sociology - Criminal Law

Eastern Illinois University
Jason Gibson