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Joe Bates Named Commercial Loan Officer for Heartland Bank

December 07, 2022

Heartland Bank and Trust Company proudly announces Joe Bates as Commercial Loan Officer serving local business customers in Heartland Bank’s markets.

Joseph Bates headshot for press release

About Joe

Located at our 606 South Main Street branch in Princeton, Joe has over 38 years of agricultural lending experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Illinois. Joe is actively involved in the community, especially with youth sports programs. He is treasurer of the Princeton Youth Football League, a former girls softball coach, a former board member for the Princeton Public School Foundation, and is active with his church on the Elder team and Property team. Originally from Wyanet, Joe makes his home in Princeton with his wife Jody.


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