Bradford National Bank Opens New Location in Breese
Bradford National Bank is excited to announce the official opening of its new facility in Breese, Illinois, located at 692 N. Fourth Street. The bank began operations at the Breese branch on January 6, 2025.
In June 2024, Bradford National Bank acquired the former Mioux Florist building and embarked on extensive renovations. Poettker Construction, based in Breese, served as the general contractor for the project.
The Breese branch marks Bradford National Bank’s eighth location, joining branches in Centralia, Greenville, Highland, Irvington, Marine, and Nashville.
A Community-Focused Vision
President and CEO Michael Ennen shared the bank’s enthusiasm about expanding into Breese, stating, “It has long been a goal of ours to open a banking facility here. As a real community bank focused on serving the community, we believe our brand of banking will fit in nicely with Breese.” He added, “We’ve hit the ground running, supporting numerous local programs over the past year.”
The Breese branch offers a comprehensive suite of banking services, including a lobby, drive-up service, and an ATM connected to the Money Pass network. Additionally, the branch features a lending department specializing in agriculture, consumer, and commercial loans, alongside a wealth management division for investment products, insurance, and employee benefit packages.
Meeting Every Banking Need
Branch Manager Brittany Kampwerth highlighted the broad range of services available, saying, “Bradford National Bank provides all the products and services you’d expect from a community bank, including checking and savings accounts, IRAs, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and digital banking solutions like online and mobile banking, Zelle, debit and credit cards, and more.”
She continued, “For businesses, we offer a full suite of services, including merchant services, payroll, wire management, and remote deposit options.”
Meet the Breese Team
- Brittany Kampwerth: Branch Manager
- Joanie Willis: Consumer Lending Officer
- Nick Lampen: Commercial/Agriculture/Consumer Lending Officer
- Ian Timmerman: Bradford Wealth Management
- Jordin Cox: Customer Service Representative/New Accounts
- Kayla Wesselmann: Loan Processor
- Tellers: Donna Tebbe, Macie Osborne, Laura Diesen, Addison Kampwerth, Katelyn Watkins
Branch Hours
- Lobby: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–Noon
- Drive-Up: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–Noon
A Special Offer
Bradford National Bank in Breese is offering a special promotion for new clients: when you open a new checking or savings account, the bank will donate $20 to a Breese Central or Mater Dei program of your choice. At year-end, the bank will match the total donations for the school with the most new account contributions. Additionally, customers receive a Breese Central or Mater Dei t-shirt as part of the offer.
A Commitment to the Community
Bradford National Bank is renowned for its dedication to community service. Vice President of Community Relations Randy Alderman noted, “A significant part of our outreach is partnering with local organizations and sponsoring events. You’ll see our bank actively supporting clubs, schools, and nonprofits throughout Breese.”
The bank also emphasizes education, offering scholarships to local students. This year, the Breese branch will award four $1,000 scholarships—two each at Mater Dei and Breese Central. The scholarship application is online at www.bradfordbank.com/students.
“Schools are a priority to us,” Alderman said. “We made significant investments in academics, arts, and athletics and have a financial literacy program we like to share with all grade levels.”