First Mid Illinois Bancshares : Tiffany Sloan Named Branch Manager At First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust In Champaign

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2016

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TIFFANY SLOAN NAMED BRANCH MANAGER AT FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST IN CHAMPAIGN

MATTOON, IL - First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust is pleased to announce that Tiffany Sloan has been promoted to the position of Branch Manager. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, including the management of all functions and services provided at the Champaign banking center located inside Rural King at 913 West Marketview.

"Tiffany has broad banking experience, and she can provide leadership and supervision to promote a superior level of customer service at these branches," said Elisha Walters, Regional Deposit Manager.

Sloan has held various roles since joining First Mid in 2012, including Teller, Customer Service Representative and Customer Service Supervisor.

About First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, N.A.:

First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, N.A. (First Mid) and First Mid Insurance Group. A community bank with over $2 billion in assets headquartered in Mattoon, IL, First Mid offers comprehensive banking, trust and wealth management services, and insurance services. First Mid's mission is to fulfill the financial needs of our communities with exceptional personal service, professionalism and integrity, and deliver meaningful value and results for customers and shareholders. First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol FMBH. More information about First Mid is available at www.firstmid.com.

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