Archive: News

Volunteer Spotlight – Megan Plack

First Mid is honored to recognize Megan Plack, Universal Banker in Galesburg, IL, as our Volunteer Spotlight for May 2025. Megan is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I’m passionate about giving back to the ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – 2024 Top Volunteers

As a community-focused financial organization, First Mid encourages volunteerism and giving back to local organizations and causes. In 2024, team members recorded over 22,000 volunteer hours, showcasing their dedication to making a positive impact. Each year, First Mid recognizes its top five volunteers for their outstanding contributions. These individuals are given ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Johnette Mitchell

First Mid is honored to recognize Johnette Mitchell, Treasury Management Relationship Manager in Decatur, IL, as our Volunteer Spotlight for March 2025. Johnette is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I am deeply passionate about ...read more

Fraud Education: Customer Impersonation Scam

We’ve all seen articles, social media posts, and newsletters about identity theft. When most people hear the term identity theft, they often think of a fraudster acquiring a person’s Social Security number and other identifying information to open a credit card or obtain a loan in the victim’s name. However, ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Katie King

First Mid is honored to recognize Katie King, Farm Manager with First Mid Ag Services in Springfield, IL, as our Volunteer Spotlight for February 2025. Katie is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I am ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Samantha Lewis

First Mid is honored to recognize Samantha Lewis, Merchant Financing Specialist, as our Volunteer Spotlight for January 2025. Samantha is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I’m passionate about supporting causes that uplift individuals in ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Austin Frank

First Mid is honored to recognize Austin Frank, Director of Investor Relations, as our Volunteer Spotlight for December 2024. Austin is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I’m passionate about supporting causes that focus on ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Eric Rahlfs

First Mid is honored to recognize Eric Rahlfs, Financial Advisor with First Mid Wealth Management in Carmi, IL, as our Volunteer Spotlight for November 2024. Eric is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? Through my ...read more