First Mid Bancshares

About First Mid Bancshares

In 1865, a group of local business leaders in Mattoon, Illinois, established the National Bank of Mattoon to provide essential financial services to their growing community. This marked the beginning of what would become First Mid Bancshares, a company built on a foundation of serving local needs. While the specific names of the original founders are not widely cited, their vision laid the groundwork for an enduring institution. A pivotal moment in the company's journey occurred in 1983 when it reorganized into a financial holding company, adopting the name First Mid Bancshares, Inc. This strategic shift enabled broader expansion and a more diverse range of financial offerings beyond traditional banking. This set the stage for a series of acquisitions to expand its footprint, including Lincoln Land Bancorp, Inc. in 1994 and Windsor Bancshares, Inc. in 1999. Now publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker FMBH, First Mid has grown into a multi-state organization with a significant asset base. It operates as the parent company for First Mid Bank & Trust, First Mid Insurance Group, and First Mid Wealth Management Company. Through strategic growth and a continued focus on community-based financial services, the company that started in a single Illinois town now serves communities across Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.