Becky Mills, MBA, Cpc
About Becky Mills, MBA, Cpc
Becky Mills, MBA, CPC, serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing and Customer Experience at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. With over 25 years of experience, she has held various leadership roles in marketing and organizational effectiveness, contributing significantly to brand recognition and diversity initiatives.
Work at Heartland Bank and Trust
Becky Mills serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing and Customer Experience at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the bank's strategic marketing initiatives and enhancing customer engagement. Under her leadership, Heartland Bank achieved significant brand recognition, receiving an award for top brand recognition in 2023. Mills played a crucial role in increasing brand awareness, which led to the bank being recognized as one of the top ten banks in Illinois for communication.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to her current role, Mills held several key positions in various organizations. She was the Chief Marketing Officer at Easter Seals Central Illinois for six months in 2012 and 2013. She also served as the Chief Development Officer at Heartland Health Services from 2013 to 2015. At Bradley University, she worked as the Operational Director of Convergence and Managing Director from 2019 to 2021, and as Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was an instructor at Bradley University from 2015 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Becky Mills has a strong educational background in business administration. She studied at Bethel College, where she earned an Associate degree in Business Administration. Mills furthered her education at Bradley University, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Foster College of Business between 2012 and 2014. She is currently pursuing additional studies in Small Business Management at Bradley University. With over 25 years of experience, Mills specializes in organizational effectiveness, focusing on empowering individuals and teams.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
Mills has made significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives at Bradley University. She founded an organization that enhanced engagement with Latino business students, which evolved into The Convergence Project, supporting international students. Her efforts contributed to an increase in Latino enrollment at Bradley University to 18%, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment.