EFFINGHAM, Ill., Nov. 4, 2026 – Midland States Bank announced today that Matt Peno has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer.
“Matt brings extensive experience building brands, developing high-performing marketing teams, and connecting marketing strategy to business priorities,” said Kyle Mooney, EVP – Chief Operations Officer of Midland States Bank. “His strategic, analytical and customer-focused approach makes him well suited to lead our marketing team and strengthen how Midland connects with the customers and communities we serve.”
Peno has more than 15 years of marketing experience, including positions at Heartland Dental, Tyson Foods, Nestlé Purina, and Mars. His background includes brand strategy, digital marketing, consumer insights, demand generation and marketing transformation.
As Chief Marketing Officer, Peno leads Midland’s marketing strategy and team, with responsibility for brand strategy, digital marketing, communications and public relations, creative services and marketing operations. He also partners with leaders across Midland to align marketing initiatives with business priorities and strengthen customer engagement.
Peno holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration from Belmont University’s Jack C. Massey College of Business.
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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 June 30, 2026, the Company had total assets of approximately $6.70 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.78 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.