Federated Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Perkinson has announced her retirement.
Perkinson joined Federated Bank in 2019 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer throughout a period of growth, acquisitions, and organizational change. In this role, she led financial planning, oversight, and reporting, while supporting executive leadership and the Board on strategic initiatives. Her work focused on long-term financial strength, disciplined risk management, and sound decision making to support customers and communities served by the Bank.
Perkinson brought a broad professional background in finance, planning, community development, and agriculture. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and completed advanced studies at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Prior to and alongside her banking career, she held leadership roles in land use planning, real estate development, and private business operations in Texas and California, providing experience across complex financial and regulatory environments. She also provides leadership to her family’s farming operations.
In addition to her professional career, Perkinson has remained deeply engaged in public and community service throughout the communities where she lived and worked. She was appointed and subsequently elected to the Iroquois County Board, District 2, in 2024, where she represents residents and contributes to county governance, budgeting, and policy decisions. She also serves on the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees and Foundation, supporting oversight and access to local healthcare services. Her public service reflects a strong commitment to local leadership and community focused decision making.
Comment from David Albin, Chairman of Longview Capital Corporation:
“On behalf of the Board, I thank Kathleen for her service and wish her the best in retirement.”
Comment from Matt Clark, President of Federated Bank:
“Kathleen’s commitment to community service reflects the heart of community banking. Her work on the Iroquois County Board brought practical insight into local government, budgets, and public needs. Her service on the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Board strengthened access to healthcare and local decision making. Those experiences informed her leadership at Federated Bank and reinforced our focus on serving people, families, and businesses across Iroquois County. I am grateful for her leadership and the example she set.”
Comment from Kathleen Perkinson:
“It has been a privilege to serve Federated Bank and its customers. I am proud to have worked alongside this dedicated team with a shared commitment to serve our customers and community, and to help guide the Bank’s strategic direction during a period of meaningful growth.”
Federated Bank thanks Kathleen Perkinson for her years of service and dedication and wishes her continued success and fulfillment in retirement.
