Power of Attorney for Michael J. Morton

This filing is an exhibit, specifically Exhibit 24.1, which details a Power of Attorney granted by Michael J. Morton. The power of attorney designates J. Lance Carter, Fred L. Drake, Peter R. Chapman, Andrea E. Zurkamer, and Renee K. Fehr as attorneys-in-fact. They are authorized to execute and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on behalf of Mr. Morton, in his capacity as an officer, director, and/or 5% owner of HBT Financial, Inc. The attorneys-in-fact have broad discretion in these matters, and the power of attorney remains in effect until Mr. Morton is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked in writing. The filing also clarifies that neither the attorneys-in-fact nor the Company assume Mr. Morton's responsibilities for compliance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.