First Bank Advances Long-term Growth Trajectory With Hiring of New Chief Financial Officer

Industry powerhouse Jamie Moses brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to high-profile role of chief financial officer

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Bank, a fourth-generation family-owned bank, has appointed Jamie Moses to the role of chief financial officer. An industry veteran, Moses’ impressive career has included high-level leadership roles at several regional banks.

“I’m proud to be part of the First Bank family,” said Moses. “First Bank is well-positioned for growth, and there is tremendous opportunity to help this team write a new chapter in First Bank’s multi-generational history.”

Moses will leverage his past strategic balance sheet management experience to support First Bank’s long-standing commitment to its clients and the communities in which it serves. Moses will also serve as an instrumental business partner in helping drive forward key organizational initiatives.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jamie to the First Bank family,” said Shelley Seifert, Chairman and CEO, First Bank. “His extensive knowledge in the financial services arena will make him a valued partner in First Bank’s long-term growth strategy.”

Moses is committed to supporting First Bank’s vision of helping family-owned businesses, their families, and employees thrive through the generations.

“One of the many strengths that attracted me to First Bank was their steadfast commitment to family-owned businesses,” said Moses. “Supporting such a vital piece of the American economy is a vision I wholeheartedly embrace.”

Moses’ robust and inclusive background includes his most recent role as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Berkshire Bank in Boston, Massachusetts, where he oversaw all finance, accounting, treasury, tax and capital markets functions. Prior to that, he contributed to the strategic planning process, capital optimization strategies and business line profitability modeling in his role as senior vice president and manager of asset/liability management at Webster Bank. Prior to Webster Bank, Moses held various key roles, including mortgage trader, deposit products pricing manager, and card product manager at M&T Bank. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and a bachelor’s degree from Saint Bonaventure University in Allegany, New York.

“One of the many characteristics that made Jamie stand out from his counterparts was his ability to see beyond just the numbers,” explained Seifert. “His unique background blends extensive financial management expertise with a deep understanding of our business lines. It’s the perfect balance we were seeking for this role.”

A proven leader, Moses will be a valued member of First Bank’s executive committee and help build out the organization’s future growth and development.

About First Bank

First Bank, a subsidiary of FB Corporation, is one of the largest privately owned banks in the country. As a family-owned business with four generations of independent, single-family ownership, First Bank offers the stability and experience with long-term planning that helps businesses and the communities in which they operate grow and thrive. With more than $6.6 billion in assets and 79 locations throughout California, Missouri and Illinois, First Bank has developed a relationship-driven approach to offer comprehensive solutions for clients in commercial and consumer banking, wealth management, mortgage banking, and more. For information, visit www.first.bank.