First State Bank and Trust

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

We are hiring a BSA/AML & Fraud Analyst to support our financial crime prevention, fraud monitoring, and BSA/ AML compliance programs. We're looking for a candidate with strong analytical and investigative skills and hands-on experience with Verafin.

Learn more and apply below!

BSA/AML & Fraud Analyst First State Bank is seeking a BSA/Fraud Analyst to support the Bank's BSA/AML and fraud monitoring programs. This position is responsible for reviewing and investigating suspicious activity, monitoring financial crime risks, preparing regulatory filings, and identifying emerg...

09/02/2026

🗓️ Save the date. We’d love to see you there!

09/01/2026

The School Supply Drive organized by Kasie Woodworth, Mortgage Loan Originator and Aaron Cooper - Illinois Real Estate Agent was an incredible success!

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors:
Champaign County Association of Realtors
Tanna Suits - Country Financial
LIVE Real Estate Group
Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC
The Arteaga Insurance Group-Country Financial
Melissa Hill Brashear - Dermel Properties
Snap Squirrel - ILLINI 360 MEDIA
Ryan Gatsche - Inspire G Holdings, LLC

We were able to distribute 200 book bags filled with school supplies to students at Champaign Unit 4 Schools. Seeing their excitement as they picked out their book bag was so fulfilling!!

08/28/2026

We're currently seeking a Vice President of Information Technology to join our team at First State Bank and Trust.

This role serves as the Bank's technology leader, with responsibility for technology operations, cybersecurity, vendor management, technology strategy, and enterprise technology projects. Working directly with the President and CEO, this position provides ownership of the Bank's technology environment and serves as a key resource to senior management, the IT Steering Committee, and the Board.

Learn more and apply below!

Vice President of Information Technology The Vice President of Information Technology serves as First State Bank and Trust's internal owner of the Bank's technology environment. The Bank does not maintain an internal information technology staff. Engineering, system administration, and help desk wor...

08/19/2026

📣THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by for the Back to School Bash on Monday night. 💚

⭐️We had a fantastic turnout and enjoyed seeing all of the kids with Sammy. 🦉

📸Don’t forget to tag us in your photos using
📍A winner of our $300 prize pack will be selected tomorrow!!

08/14/2026

✏️ Our Back to School window is ready🍎

Be sure to stop by Monday evening the 17th, from 5-7:30pm for our Back to School bash. Tag us in your photos 📸
📍We can’t wait to see you!

Leslie Kimble Art

08/06/2026

📣Have you seen our newest billboard in Champaign?

We’re excited to officially welcome Kasie Woodworth to the First State Bank and Trust team as our newest Mortgage Loan Originator!
Whether you’re buying your first home, building your dream home, or refinancing, Kasie is ready to help guide you every step of the way.

Please join us in welcoming Kasie to the team. 🏡