First Bankers Trust promotes James Whitaker to North Regional President
James Whitaker
First Bankers Trust, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares Inc., has announced the promotion of James Whitaker to North Regional President.
In his new role, Whitaker will oversee and lead strategic initiatives, growth, and customer relationships throughout First Bankers Trust’s northern market areas. Leveraging his extensive background in commercial, agricultural, and real estate lending, James will focus on enhancing customer experience, driving business development, and supporting the continued growth of the communities First Bankers Trust serves. He will also lead the company’s recreational land division Buck Land Funding and Agricultural lending.
Allen Shafer, president and CEO of First Bankers Trustshares Inc., said, “James has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to our customers throughout his tenure. His extensive knowledge of commercial and agricultural lending will continue to positively impact our growth and strengthen our community presence.”
Whitaker joined First Bankers Trust more than fourteen years ago and has successfully held several key roles, including vice president of Commercial and Agricultural Lending, chief credit officer, and most recently, senior vice president of Business Development. Prior to joining First Bankers Trust, he served as senior vice president of Commercial Lending in St. Louis.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited to continue working closely with our dedicated team and valued customers. We have a strong foundation and tremendous potential for continued success and community impact,” said Whitaker.
About First Bankers Trust Company, N.A.:
Headquartered in Quincy, Ill., First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares Inc., is a community-oriented commercial bank offering a variety of financial services to meet the needs of the communities it serves, including personal banking, residential mortgage loans, consumer loans, business loans and agricultural loans. The bank also operates Buck Land Funding, a division focused on the financing of recreational hunting land, MHC Funding, a division specializing in the financing of mobile home communities, and proudly powers ATTY Financial, a financial solution designed specifically for attorneys. The bank has branch locations in Quincy, Macomb, Mendon, Carthage, Rushville, and Springfield, Ill., as well as Loan Production offices in O’Fallon, Ill., and in St. Charles, Mo. It is the largest bank in Adams County, Ill. For more information, visit https://www.firstbankers.com.
