EFFINGHAM, Ill. – July 15, 2026 – Midland States Bank announced today the creation of a new role designed to strengthen its commitment to small business customers: the Small Business Market Manager. The Bank has appointed Nick Kassing to serve in this role for the Southern and St. Louis Markets as Team Lead, reinforcing its focus on delivering tailored financial solutions and deepening relationships within the small business community.
The Small Business Market Manager role is dedicated to supporting small business owners, complementing both branch-based service and business banking capabilities. While branch teams and commercial bankers continue to serve an important role, this position enhances coverage for small businesses with evolving needs by providing proactive outreach, relationship management, and access to a broader range of financial solutions.
“Small businesses are at the heart of every community we serve,” said Min Yun, Vice President of Retail Banking at Midland States Bank. “The Small Business Market Manager role reflects our continued investment in delivering strong local expertise and relationship-based support. By dedicating resources specifically to this segment, we are enhancing our ability to better understand business owners’ needs and connect them to the right financial solutions as they grow.”
In this role, Kassing will lead efforts to support small business growth in the market by developing new business relationships, deepening existing client engagement, and building a strong presence within the local community. The position is also responsible for delivering a range of banking solutions, including business deposit accounts, lines of credit, credit cards, owner-occupied commercial real estate lending, and treasury management services. Kassing brings more than 16 years of banking leadership experience to his role.
“I’m excited to continue working closely with local small business owners to help them find the right financial solutions to support their growth,” said Kassing. “This role is about more than banking – it’s about being present in the community and helping businesses succeed.”
The introduction of the Small Business Market Manager role is part of Midland States Bank’s broader strategy to provide relationship-driven banking and personalized support to small business customers.
About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had total assets of approximately $6.55 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.47 billion. The Company provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services. For additional information, visit midlandsb.com or follow Midland States Bank on LinkedIn.