Archive: Illinois

Jim Reynolds, CExP™

Jim has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, with 19 years in retail and business banking and six years in financial related planning, insurance and investments. He has been a part of the First Mid family since 2017 and enjoys working with business owners and entrepreneurs, ...read more

Josh Houghton

Josh has been assisting clients in the financial industry since 1998. He specializes in commercial lending, portfolio development, small business lending and business development.  Josh attended Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the Rockton School Board and served as Vice President from 2015-2021. In 2010, he ...read more

Brenten Witherby

Brenten has been in the financial services industry since 2005, with a focus on economic development, small business lending and commercial banking. He specializes in commercial and industrial lending, SBA, economic development, construction lending, and commercial real estate.  Brenten holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Master of Business Administration ...read more

Jim Pieschel

Jim Pieschel has nearly three decades of experience in the banking industry, including previously managing a commercial banking division with 13 commercial bankers and loan balances in excess of $400,000,000. As a management trainee during his first two years in banking, Jim learned how a bank truly operates and how multiple ...read more

Jacki Martin

Jacki joined the Commercial Lending team in 2014.  Her 25 years of financial experience gives her a distinct advantage of knowing how to react quickly as business markets and regulations change. She is proficient in manufacturing, equipment lending, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.  She’s committed to becoming a part of ...read more

Andy Williams

Andy Williams serves as the Regional Community Bank President in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin markets. With decades of banking experience, Andy’s knows the manufacturing industry from the inside-out, and has a deep knowledge of the health care and dental industries, Small Business Administration (SBA), and entrepreneurship. His outstanding ...read more

Jared Fewell

Jared Fewell has been helping clients achieve the American Dream of home ownership for nearly three decades! His business has been built by satisfied clients that return to him for their financing needs and those who refer family, friends and co-workers to him. Jared strives to be a financial guide ...read more

Kristi Amenda

Kristi Amenda has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years and stands by the notion that all questions are good questions when it comes to mortgages. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or have been through the process several times, the most important thing to Kristi is making ...read more

Kelly Pospischil

Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions you will ever make. To ensure the process is easy and enjoyable, Kelly Pospischil will guide you along the road to owning a new home. Whether you are looking to purchase your first home, or are upgrading, downsizing, or refinancing ...read more

Rachel Oracki

Rachel Oracki has worked in the financial industry since 2008, with a focus on mortgage and consumer lending. Rachel's top priority is open and consistent communication with her clients. It is important to Rachel that she treats her clients how she would want her family and friends to be treated.  Rachel ...read more