EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS – April 3, 2025 – Midland States Bank is proud to announce that Kelsey Rubin, Commercial Sales Assistant based in Effingham, has been named a 2024 One Midland Club honoree—the company’s highest employee recognition.
Rubin joined Midland in 2022 and has shown exceptional growth in a short time. She began as a Universal Banker at the Vandalia Branch and now serves as a Commercial Sales Assistant supporting Midland’s commercial clients out of the Effingham Branch.
“Watching Kelsey grow into her role and take on new opportunities with confidence has been truly inspiring,” said Stephanie Sams, District Retail Manager at Midland States Bank. “Her journey at Midland is a testament to what’s possible when talent, hard work, and a commitment to learning come together. We’re proud of the impact she has made—and continues to make—through her dedication to our customers.”
The One Midland Club is the Bank’s highest employee distinction, awarded annually to five team members who exemplify Midland’s culture and core values. Chosen from peer and customer nominations, each winner receives a $5,000 award.
2024 One Midland Club Winners:
· Kristin Ponzar – Banking Center Manager – The Grove, MO – Top Winner
· Erin Angelus – Universal Banker II – Beecher, IL
· Felicia Brown – Assistant Banking Center Manager – The Grove, MO
· Priscilla Pijus – Customer Care Specialist II – Kankakee, IL
· Kelsey Rubin – Commercial Sales Assistant – Effingham, IL
Learn more about Midland’s culture at https://www.midlandsb.com/careers.
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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 December 31, 2024, the Company had total assets of approximately $7.53 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.15 billion. The Company provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services and business equipment financing, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services. For additional information, visit https://www.midlandsb.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/midland-states-bank.