Cindy Gibbons

I am a lifelong resident of Marion. After graduation from Marion High School, I attended

John A Logan College and later Kelley School of Business – Bloomington In.

My Husband Pearl and I have three wonderful sons, Nicholas, Jarrod and Blake, and three

terrific daughter-in-laws and the best four grandchildren ever! They live in Georgia and South

Carolina, and we travel to visit as often as possible.

I value being a member of St Joseph Catholic Church, spending time with family and

friends, traveling, enjoying the outdoors and cooking.

•  1978 My banking career began with Bank of Egypt in May. In April 1985, the bank

   was purchased by Banterra. Over 23 years, I held various positions; Teller, Assistant

   cashier, Consumer lender, Collections officer and VP/Commercial lender. The

   friends, knowledge, challenges, opportunities, and mentoring I received prepared

   me for the next step in my banking career.

•  2001 I was recruited in the fall (shortly after 9:11 twin towers tragedy) to “start” a

   new bank in Marion as Community Bank President of Old National Bancorp, based

   out of Evansville, Indiana. To oversee the building construction located on

   Williamson County Parkway in Marion. Hiring staff, registering with Federal Reserve

   and all other duties to prepare for full-service banking. Together with outstanding

   staff, we exceeded our 5-year goals in less than 3 years. 2001 – 2012 was an

   exceptional time of building and growing in my banking career.

•  Upon leaving Old National Bank I considered retirement, until Mayor Bob Butler and

   Commissioner Anthony Rinella contacted me to join The City of Marion as Director

   of Water. The next 4 years brought new challenges, rewards and knowledge. I

   appreciated the opportunity presented by Mayor Butler and Commissioner Rinella.

•  2016 I returned to banking as business banker/commercial lender with US Bank. I

   worked with new and existing business clients from central Illinois to Southern

   Illinois to provide business banking services.

•  2025 I decided to proceed with my passions:

   Certified Financial Coach https://gibbonsfinancialcoaching.com/ -

   and Licensed Real Estate broker -- http://indigorealty.net/

Giving back is important to me. Some Past and present:  * Marion Chamber of Commerce,

Past Board chair and committees * United Way of Southern Illinois-Treasurer * Marion

Community Unit #2 School Board * Unit #2 Foundation board chair and committees *

Salvation Army – Past President * Rotary – Paul Harris Fellow * The Voyage Senior Living