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The Atlanta National Bank welcomes
Buster Hanley to board of directors
[July 06, 2026]
Atlanta, IL – The Atlanta
National Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of D. Neale
“Buster” Hanley, II to the Board of Directors of The Atlanta
National Bank and ANB Bancorp, Inc., effective July 28, 2026.
Mr. Hanley brings decades of leadership experience, strong business
acumen, and a deep commitment to community service that will be a
valuable addition to both boards. He currently serves as General
Manager of Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin and
Creve Coeur, Illinois, where he has been a licensed funeral director
and embalmer since 1992 and oversees funeral, crematory, and
cemetery operations.
“We are pleased to welcome Buster Hanley to our Boards,” said Neal
Stimpert, Executive Vice President and CEO of The Atlanta National
Bank. “His extensive leadership experience, financial background,
and dedication to our communities align strongly with our mission to
provide exceptional, relationship-focused banking services. We look
forward to his contributions as we continue to grow and serve
central Illinois.”
A lifelong resident of Pekin, Mr. Hanley has demonstrated a
longstanding commitment to civic involvement and leadership. He has
served in numerous roles throughout the community, including past
president of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club of
Pekin, and the Dirksen Congressional Center, and currently serves as
Chair of the City of Pekin Economic Development Committee, among
many other community and civic organizations.
Mr. Hanley also brings valuable
financial and governance experience to the Board, including prior
service as a member of the Herget Bank Board of Directors for 12
years, where he served on several committees and chaired the Loan
Review Committee. Following a merger, he continued his board service
with Busey Bank for three years.
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He holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan
University and is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary
Science.
About The Atlanta National Bank & ANB Bancorp, Inc.
The Atlanta National Bank is a locally owned, independent
community bank that has proudly served central Illinois since
1887. Our management and decision makers live and work in the
communities we serve. Guided by a mission to be the best
financial institution in our communities, we offer personal,
hometown service and a wide range of financial solutions for
individuals and businesses. The Atlanta National Bank is
committed to growing alongside our neighbors while upholding the
values that have defined us since our founding. We are proud to
maintain a Five Star (Superior) rating with Bauer Financial. For
more information, visit The Atlanta National Bank:
www.theatlantanationalbank.com or contact Neal Stimpert, EVP
& CEO at neals@theatlantanationalbank.com.
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