Mid America Bank started in 1997 when five individuals, including Baldwin residents Dave Hill and Roger Arnold, purchased the Esbon State Bank in Esbon, KS. The owners changed the name to Mid America Bank because Esbon is located 8 miles from the geographic center of the United States. The main office soon moved to Baldwin City and operated at 707 High Street across from the post office. Since pur
chasing the bank it has grown from $9 million in total assets to $139 million in total assets with no plan to slow down. “Growth is important for the future of our bank,” said Vice President Jeff Hill. He noted how technological advances have impacted the banking industry. “With online banking, mobile banking and faster payment processing it’s possible to bank with just about anyone. Growth enables us to operate in a competitive industry and to better serve our customers.”
The bank’s management team also sees the importance of growth in the communities it serves. Mid America’s niche has always been real estate lending. The bank currently employs over 50 people across our 4 branches located in Baldwin City, Lawrence, Wellsville and Gardner.
