Board

Gina Bianchi

Gina Bianchi is vice president for alumni and development at Millikin University. In this position, Bianchi guides Millikin's fundraising and alumni relations efforts, and, as a member of the president's cabinet, is a leader and advocate for the entire Millikin community.

Bianchi has an extensive background in higher education having spent a successful 17-year career at Illinois State University (ISU) in various positions. She spent six years working in the Illinois State University Athletics Department as assistant director of the athletics study center while earning her master's degree in athletic administration.

Bianchi earned her undergraduate degree at Millikin in communication and public relations and a master’s degree in athletic administration from Illinois State University. Bianchi has been an active member in her community having held volunteer/board positions with the Humane Society of Central Illinois, the American Red Cross Evening of Stars committee, Uptown Partners, Eversight Illinois, Leadership Illinois and Leadership McLean County.

Anne M. Mosley

A great- granddaughter of the founder of Citizens Bank of Chatsworth, Stephen Herr. She has served on the Board since 2013 and as Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2015-2020. Her knowledge of Consumer Compliance Regulations is beneficial to the Bank. She assists in many corporate governance and administrative areas of the Bank and holding company.

Ajay Khanna

An engaged member of his community, visionary entrepreneur and an ardent supporter of his profession. He was one of the youngest students in his class to graduate with dual degrees in Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration from Shenandoah University. Prior to joining CBC Financial as president and shareholder, he has successfully started and operated businesses in the healthcare industry including the following: Eastern Pharmaceuticals, LLC a wholesale drug distribution and pharmacy services business and MyRxPal is a startup involved with providing software applications to retail pharmacies and their customers. Outside of work, Ajay enjoys spending time with his family and lives in the Baltimore/Washington area.

Nital Patel

An entrepreneur and small business owner who primarily focuses in the real estate and hospitality industries. His expertise, to name a few, ranges from operations, budgeting, market studies, development, and construction. He is experienced in working with numbers and helping ensure a profitable return on investment. He enjoys working hard and most of all, creating opportunity and employment for all those who help make his businesses a success. Nital holds a BA in economics from the University of Illinois and has been an active Illinois Realtor for over ten years.

Steve Johnson

Managing Director of Retirement Solutions Advisors. Steve has worked in various capacities in the financial services industry for more than 25 years. Steve founded RSA in 2007. RSA serves as consultant and TPA for more than 600 retirement plans sponsored by small and mid-size businesses throughout the US. Prior to founding RSA in 2007 Steve served as a Managing Director of the American Express Tax and Business Services’ retirement plan consulting group. Steve has been a member of the Bank’s Board of Directors since 2017.

W. Brent Hoptry

Brent Hoptry is the President and CEO and has over 35 years of community banking experience. Brent's background includes working as a Bank Examiner, Head of Lending, and Chairman, President and CEO as well as other numerous banking positions. Brent has a history of community involvement and has held leadership positions in local Chambers of Commerce, Main Street programs as well as various civic organizations.

Phani Aytam

Phani and his wife, Sandeepa, are proud parents of their daughters, Shree and Haasini. They feel blessed to work for a great organization like State Farm and to live in the wonderful, giving community of McLean County. They cherish the opportunity to serve alongside amazing individuals whom they are fortunate to call friends.

Phani believes in the power of community, creating a thoughtful collective with boundless hope, shared values, and a unifying purpose. He has served with several outstanding leaders on purposeful boards such as the Multicultural Leadership Program, For A Better Tomorrow, and United Way, to name a few. His professional journey has spanned multiple industries, including Banking and Insurance.

Whether promoting social entrepreneurship, building stronger communities, or fostering leadership diversity, Phani's involvement is consistently rooted in servant leadership and social justice.