Midland States Bancorp Names Claire Stack CFO, Oversees $6.55 Billion Balance Sheet
Midland States Bancorp named Claire A. Stack as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company and its bank unit, effective May 8, 2026, following her interim CFO tenure. Stack brings over 15 years of finance leadership to support management of the bank’s $6.55 billion balance sheet.
1. Appointment Details
Midland States Bancorp appointed Claire A. Stack as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company and its wholly owned bank effective May 8, 2026. She transitions from her interim CFO role held since March.
2. Professional Background
Stack joined the company in November 2025 as Corporate Controller and served as Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer. She is a Certified Public Accountant with over fifteen years in financial services, including roles at Steelcase, KPMG, PwC and CliftonLarsonAllen.
3. Strategic Impact
Her permanent appointment is intended to strengthen the bank’s financial leadership as it manages $6.55 billion in assets and $4.47 billion in wealth management AUA, supporting broader growth and regulatory compliance initiatives.