First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers Trust), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., is pleased to announce that Lance Robertson has joined the organization as Vice President of Commercial and Ag Lending, effective October 27, 2025.
Robertson brings over 25 years of experience in ag-related sales and lending, along with a deep understanding of the needs of agricultural and commercial customers in the region.
Prior to rejoining First Bankers Trust, Robertson served as a representative for Heritage Equipment, where he provided agricultural technology and equipment solutions for farmers in West Central Illinois. Before his time at Heritage, he spent five years with First Bankers Trust Company, establishing lasting relationships and a strong reputation within the ag community.
“Lance’s combination of ag industry expertise, lending experience, and extensive regional network make him a tremendous asset to our team,” said James Whitaker, North Region President. “We’re excited to welcome him back to First Bankers Trust and look forward to his continued impact on the growth of our commercial and ag lending business.”
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, and MHC Funding, a division specializing in the financing of mobile home communities. First Bankers Trust also powers ATTY Financial, a specialized financial platform designed to modernize banking for attorneys and law firms. The bank has branch locations in Quincy, Macomb, Mendon, Carthage, Rushville, and Springfield, Illinois as well as Loan Production offices in O’Fallon, Illinois and St. Charles, Missouri. It is the largest bank in Adams County, Illinois. For more information, visit https://www.firstbankers.com.
About First Bankers Trustshares, Inc.
First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. is a bank holding company owning First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. The Company was incorporated on August 25, 1988, and is headquartered in Quincy, Ill. First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. is a publicly held company whose common stock is traded over-the-counter under the symbol FBTT. For more information, visit http://fbti.firstbankers.com.