About Us

American Heartland Bank and Trust commenced operations on February 7, 2000. The bank's primary business is serving the credit and banking needs of its local community, the Village of Sugar Grove, Illinois, and surrounding communities. The bank's deposits are insured by the FDIC, up to the statutory limitations in accordance with the rules and regulations of the FDIC.

Our business strategy is simple:

Capitalize on Executive Management's Banking Experience: David L. Janota, President, Joseph C. Garro, Executive Vice President, and S.Ali Khan, Executive Vice President, have more than 80 years of combined community banking experience, primarily in the west suburban Chicago area.

Emphasize Active Community Participation: As an independent community bank, the bank focuses on providing quality banking services that are responsive to local community banking needs. The bank is very active in its Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Public Library, Park District, Lions Club, Annual Corn Boil Festival, Kaneland School District, Kaneland Sports Boosters and many other local organizations. The bank encourages involvement by its officers and employees.

Market Area: The bank's primary target market is Sugar Grove, and the Chicagoland area. The bank will take advantage of strategic opportunities in the surrounding Chicagoland area and far western suburbs as those opportunities occur.

We at American Heartland Bank and Trust are striving to maintain 100% customer satisfaction, service with a warm and friendly smile, and competitive rates on all our products and to continue to be an active business neighbor in our community. American Heartland Bank and Trust providing banking the old fashion way in an ever-changing world.