Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Announces Planned Retirement of Jeffrey S. Mefford

Core Viewpoint - Midland States Bancorp, Inc. announced the retirement of Jeffrey S. Mefford as President of Midland States Bank effective June 30, 2026, after 22 years with the Bank, including seven years as President [1][2] Leadership Transition - Jeremy A. Jameson will be promoted to Executive Vice President - Chief Banking Officer of Midland States Bank, overseeing Regional Presidents, commercial lending, and credit, reporting to CEO Jeff Ludwig [3][4] - The company emphasizes a smooth transition plan and acknowledges Mefford's contributions to the growth and client relationships of the Bank [2][4] Company Overview - Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, with total assets of approximately $6.91 billion as of September 30, 2025 [5] - The Wealth Management Group of the company manages assets under administration of approximately $4.36 billion, offering a full range of banking products and services [5]