Longview Bank is continuing to expand its presence in Central Illinois with the addition of an experienced banking professional to its growing team. The bank recently announced the hiring of Jessica Woolcott as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer, and Branch Manager.
Woolcott will initially be based out of Longview Bank’s Tuscola branch before transitioning to the bank’s new Savoy location when that branch officially opens in early fall of 2026. In her new role, Woolcott will serve customers throughout the Savoy, Champaign, and Urbana areas, along with surrounding communities across the region.
Bank officials say Woolcott brings more than two decades of banking and mortgage lending experience to Longview Bank. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Mortgage Lender with Marine Bank and Morton Community Bank in Champaign, where she worked closely with homebuyers and borrowers throughout the lending process.
Woolcott's professional background also includes experience in commercial lending, personal banking, and branch operations, giving her a broad understanding of financial services and customer needs. Throughout her career, Woolcott has helped guide borrowers from the beginning stages of a loan application all the way through closing.
Her experience includes income analysis, loan structuring, closing coordination, and building strong relationships within the communities she serves. They also noted that her approach aligns closely with Longview Bank’s long-standing focus on community banking and local decision making.
The addition of Woolcott comes as Longview Bank continues investing in growth opportunities throughout Central Illinois, including the upcoming opening of the Savoy branch later this year.
Bank leaders say the new Savoy location will help expand access to mortgage lending, banking services, and personalized financial support for residents and businesses in the rapidly growing Champaign-Urbana market. For customers looking to purchase a home, refinance, or explore lending opportunities, Woolcott’s experience and local knowledge are expected to play an important role in helping guide borrowers through the process.
Longview Bank says it is excited to welcome Woolcott to the organization and looks forward to serving even more customers throughout the region as the bank continues to grow.
More information about Longview Bank and its services can be found online at LongviewBank.com.
Pictured below is the bank's newly hired Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer, and Branch Manager, Jessica Woolcott.
