Jessica Schrader Joins Stillman Bank as Trust Operations Officer

Stillman Bank is pleased to welcome Jessica Schrader as Trust Operations Officer, according to Martin C. Larson, Chairman and CEO. In her position, Schrader will oversee the operations of the bank’s Trust and Wealth Management Department and will be located in the bank’s Rockford office at 8492 East State Street.

Schrader has 20 years of banking experience in managing various departments. Her experience includes 11 years serving in a Vice President role managing financial, administrative, and operational functions. She earned her Bachelor of Science-Business Management and minor in Economics from Illinois State University. She holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP) Certification.

“We are thrilled to have Jessica as part of our team,” stated Keith Akre, CFA, CFP, Stillman Bank Vice President & Trust Officer.  “Her industry knowledge, operational skill-set, and enthusiasm for the mission of Stillman Bank’s Trust and Wealth Department will allow us to serve more families, businesses, and mission-driven organizations in the Stateline Region as their trusted partner in holistic wealth management services.”

Schrader has lived in the Stateline community for over 25 years. She served as a Vice President and Secretary Board of Director for the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce and has been involved with the Chamber Ambassadors along with several other local community groups. She currently serves as a marketing and communications board member for the Rockford Area SHRM.