Quincy, IL – April 27, 2026 – First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., is pleased to announce that Patty Williamson has joined the organization as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis Officer, effective April 20, 2026.
In this role, Williamson will support enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and executive decision support. She will partner closely with leaders across the bank to provide insights that drive strategic growth and performance.
Williamson brings more than 20 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including 15 years as Chief Financial Officer at Quincy Medical Group. In that role, she led the organization’s finance and accounting functions, providing strategic financial guidance and supporting long-term planning and decision making across the enterprise.
“I’m excited to join First Bankers Trust and be part of an organization focused on growth and strong community values,” said Williamson. “I look forward to working with the team to provide financial insights that support informed decision-making and long-term success.”
“Patty brings a strong background in financial leadership and strategic planning that will be a tremendous asset to our organization,” said Kelly Kern, SVP Finance & Accounting. “Her experience in forecasting, analytics, and executive support will help strengthen our ability to make data-driven decisions as we continue to grow.”
Outside of work, Williamson enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their two children.
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.