Midland States Bank Honors Three Exceptional Employees

Bank's top award recognizes outstanding service and commitment to customers in Effingham and Vandalia

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:41pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of gold coins, a pen, and a nameplate with the text Midland States Bank's prestigious One Midland Club award recognizes exceptional employee performance and commitment to customer service.Effingham Today

Midland States Bank has announced the recipients of its annual One Midland Club award, the bank's highest employee honor. Trevor Hill, a Customer Care Team Leader in Effingham, Brooke Stuemke, a Personal Banker in Effingham, and Aubrea DeCloedt, a Commercial Services Sales Assistant in Vandalia, were each selected for their exceptional performance and dedication to providing an outstanding customer experience.

Why it matters

The One Midland Club award recognizes employees who exemplify the bank's core values and deliver exceptional service, highlighting the importance of cultivating a strong, customer-centric culture within the organization. As Midland States Bank continues to grow its presence in the region, celebrating the contributions of these local employees helps strengthen the bank's ties to the Effingham and Vandalia communities.

The details

Each honoree will receive a $5,000 bonus, and Midland will donate an additional $5,000 to the Top Winner's charity of choice. The award recognizes five employees across the bank each year who go above and beyond in their roles.

  • Midland States Bank announced the award recipients on April 15, 2026.

The players

Trevor Hill

A Customer Care Team Leader at Midland States Bank's Effingham location.

Brooke Stuemke

A Personal Banker at Midland States Bank's Effingham location.

Aubrea DeCloedt

A Commercial Services Sales Assistant at Midland States Bank's Vandalia location.

Jeffrey G. Ludwig

Chief Executive Officer of Midland States Bank.

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What they’re saying

“Trevor, Brooke, and Aubrea each play an important role in supporting our customers and communities. Their dedication reflects the strong relationships and service our teams bring to Effingham, Vandalia, and beyond.”

— Jeffrey G. Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer

What’s next

Midland States Bank will host a special recognition event to honor the award recipients and their contributions to the bank and local communities.

The takeaway

Midland States Bank's commitment to recognizing and rewarding exceptional employee performance helps foster a strong, customer-focused culture that benefits both the bank and the communities it serves.