Our Team

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At Banterra, we know that our success depends on a passionate, dedicated team, individuals that offer their expertise and are committed to provide customers with exceptional service. You have come to expect that from Banterra and we are honored to provide it to you.

The departments below include our leadership group, sales and lending professionals, and key departments - this represents just a small portion of our incredible team.

Board of Directors

Officers

Market Executives

Executive Council

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Lending Team

Meet Our Lenders

Mortgage Lending Team

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Specialty Lending Team

Banterra Aircraft Finance
Banterra Machine Tool Finance
Banterra RV & Marine Lending - Our RV & Marine Lending team works directly with dealers of these products. If consumers are interestsed in finance options, ask your dealer if they offer financing through Banterra.
Banterra Transportation Lending

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Treasury Management

Meghan Densch

Director of Digital Banking Operations

DivisionTreasury Management

MarketEldorado, IL

Phone618-273-7309 x38405

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Kristen Lewis

Treasury Management Specialist

DivisionTreasury Management

MarketEldorado, IL

Phone618-273-7309 x38406

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Tina Spears

Treasury Management Specialist

DivisionTreasury Management

MarketEvansville, IN - Cross Point Blvd.

Phone812-475-2866 x40005

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Mike Lewallen

Commercial Officer

DivisionsCommercial Lending, Small Business Lending, Solar Lending - Residential

MarketsCarbondale, IL, Du Quoin, IL

Phone(618) 549-4445

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Mike Lewallen
Bachelors in Finance from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. More than 10 years of banking experience in management and lending. Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Member. Member Saluki Pride Committee. Mike helps families and businesses in the Carbondale, Illinois and Du Quoin, Illinois areas with financing, including commercial lending, small business lending, solar loans and residential lending. Contact Mike Lewallen today at (618) 543-4445.
Ben Craft

Commercial Officer

DivisionsCommercial Lending, Healthcare, Small Business Lending, Solar Lending - Residential

MarketsCarterville, IL, Herrin, IL, Marion, IL - Banterra Drive

Phone(618) 985-3738

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Ben Craft
Graduate of Southern Illinois University. Serving the banking industry since 2015. Carterville Chamber of Commerce Member (Carterville, Illinois). Carterville Area Rotary Chamber Club. Contact Ben for commercial lending, healthcare, small business lending, or residential solar loans. Ben serves the Carterville, Illinois; Herrin, Illinois; and Marion, Illinois markets.
Cherrish McCoy

Commercial Officer

DivisionsCommercial Lending, Small Business Lending

MarketsChristopher, IL, Johnston City, IL, West Frankfort, IL

Phone(618) 932-2131

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Cherrish McCoy
McKindree University (Lebanon, Illinois) Graduate. More than 10 years experience in the banking industry. Active participant in Marion Chamber of Commerce (Marion, Illinois) and other area chambers as well as Marion Lions Club. Former president of Marion Lions Club. See Cherrish for Small Business Lending and other Commercial loans in the Christopher, Illinois; Johnston City; Illinois, and West Frankfort, Illinois areas.
Dane Chandler

Commercial Officer

DivisionsCommercial Lending, Small Business Lending

MarketsEvansville, IN - Cross Point Blvd., Evansville, IN - Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN - St. Joseph's Ave., Newburgh, IN

Phone(812) 228-5230

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Derek Meyer

Ag Officer

DivisionsAgribusiness, Commercial Lending, Small Business Lending

MarketsMetropolis, IL, Paducah, KY - Hinkleville Rd., Paducah, KY - Parisa Dr., Vienna, IL - Court St.

Phone(618) 658-2011

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