AUSTIN PHILLIPS AND WES HANNER NAMED MORTGAGE TEAM FOR CHAMPAIGN-URBANA

Aug 12, 2025 | 1 Minute Read

Hickory Point Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Phillips as Vice President, Mortgage Lending and Wes Hanner, as Mortgage Loan Originator serving the Champaign-Urbana area.

“Austin and Wes bring complementary expertise and strengths to our mortgage team,” said Dan Marker, President, Champaign Region. “Austin is known for guiding clients through the home financing process with clarity, professionalism, and care. Wes’s dedication to crafting personalized lending solutions and building strong client relationships reflects Hickory Point Bank’s commitment to its clients.”

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Hanner are located at Hickory Point Bank, 202 W. Park Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820 and may be reached at 217.351.7100.

About Mr. Phillips
Mr. Phillips has over seven years of experience in mortgage lending. Originally from LeRoy, Illinois, he recently returned to Central Illinois after 18 years in Kansas City. He combines deep industry knowledge with a strong commitment to serving the local community.

About Mr. Hanner
A lifelong resident of the Champaign-Urbana area, Mr. Hanner attended Unit 4 schools and is a graduate of the University of Illinois. He has over twelve years of experience in the real estate industry and more than a decade of business ownership. Mr. Hanner lives in Savoy with his wife and daughter.

About Hickory Point Bank
Hickory Point Bank & Trust, with total assets of $750 million, is one of central Illinois’ leading locally owned banks. Hickory Point Bank offers a full line of commercial, mortgage, consumer, online, trust, investment management, and farm management services to central Illinois’ businesses and families with locations in Champaign, Decatur, and Springfield. For more information about Hickory Point Bank and its products, visit www.hickorypointbank.com

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Karla Miller
217.872.7589
karla.miller@hickorypointbank.com