First Busey Corp.
- BUSE · Nasdaq
- State Commercial Banks
- Leawood, KS
- 1,914 employees
- CIK 0000314489
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
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Van A. Dukeman President and CEO 4, 2026-08-04 -
Christopher H.M. Chan Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-08-04 -
Amy L. Randolph Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-08-04 -
Amy Fauss Chief Info & Tech Officer 4, 2026-08-04 -
Chip S. Jorstad Chief Credit Officer 4, 2026-08-04 -
Monica L. Bowe EVP Chief Risk Officer 4, 2026-08-04
First Busey Corp is a U.S. public company in state commercial banks (SIC 6022), headquartered in Leawood, KS. It trades as BUSE on Nasdaq. Revenue was $720M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +55.7% from the year before. It reported about 1,914 employees. Van A. Dukeman is President and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $720M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $462M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $442M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $450M 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $299M 10-K/A, 2024-02-23 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $135M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $114M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $123M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $128M 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $123M 10-K, 2024-02-23 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Van A. Dukeman President & CEO at First Busey Corporation | President and CEO | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Christopher H.M. Chan | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Amy L. Randolph Chief Operating Officer & EVP | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Amy Fauss | Chief Info & Tech Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Chip S. Jorstad Chief Credit Officer | Chief Credit Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Monica L. Bowe EVP | Chief Risk Officer at Busey | EVP Chief Risk Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Scott A. Phillips EVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Thomas Anthony Hammond | President, Busey Bank | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Amy J. Fauss CIO/CTO, Busey Bank | Chief Information and Technology Officer of First Busey Corporation | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
| T. Anthony Hammond | President of Busey Bank | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
| Mike Maddox | President | 4, 2026-01-29 |
| Michael A. Peluso Assistant General Counsel at First Busey Corporation | General Counsel | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| John Joseph Powers | EVP & General Counsel | 4, 2026-08-03 |
| John J. Powers | General Counsel of First Busey Corporation | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
What First Busey Corp does
10 billion financial holding company. Organized in Nevada in 1980, First Busey Corporation is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. First Busey Corporation’s common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSE” and its Series B preferred stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSEP.”
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 80.3 million (as of November 5, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.9B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 26, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 20, 2026 (filed April 9, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 9, 2026 |
| Auditor | Rsm Us LLP (Des Moines, Iowa) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens Director | Sale | 1,441 | $42K | Form 4, October 16, 2026 |
| September 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens Director | Sale | 1,441 | $44K | Form 4, September 16, 2026 |
| August 17, 2026 | Michael David Cassens Director | Sale | 1,441 | $45K | Form 4, August 18, 2026 |
| July 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens Director | Sale | 1,441 | $42K | Form 4, July 17, 2026 |
| June 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens Director | Sale | 6,278 | $182K | Form 4, June 16, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens Director | Sale | 750 | $20K | Form 4, May 18, 2026 |
| May 12, 2026 | Stanley J. Bradshaw Director | Buy | 600 | $16K | Form 4, May 12, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | Scott A. Phillips Chief Accounting Officer | Buy | 5,000 | $130K | Form 4, May 5, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-06
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-27
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-10-13
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-07
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-31
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-07-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-14
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-22
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-05
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-04-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about First Busey Corp
- What does First Busey Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "10 billion financial holding company. Organized in Nevada in 1980, First Busey Corporation is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. First Busey Corporation’s common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSE” and its Series B preferred stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSEP.”"
- What is First Busey Corp's revenue?
- $720M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- Is First Busey Corp profitable?
- First Busey Corp reported net income of $135M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does First Busey Corp have?
- About 1,914 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of First Busey Corp?
- Van A. Dukeman, President and CEO, as named in a 4 filed August 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of First Busey Corp?
- Christopher H.M. Chan, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 4, 2026.
- Where is First Busey Corp headquartered?
- Leawood, KS.
- What is First Busey Corp's stock ticker?
- BUSE, BUSEP on Nasdaq.
- What industry is First Busey Corp in?
- State Commercial Banks, SIC code 6022.
- What is First Busey Corp's website?
- busey.com.
- When does First Busey Corp report earnings next?
- January 26, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is First Busey Corp a public company?
- Yes. First Busey Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000314489 and trades as BUSE.
- Who audits First Busey Corp?
- Rsm Us LLP, Des Moines, Iowa, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of First Busey Corp are outstanding?
- 80.3 million shares as of November 5, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- What is First Busey Corp's public float?
- $1.9B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- How many business segments does First Busey Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- When is First Busey Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 20, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 9, 2026.
- Have First Busey Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 25, 2025, officers and directors reported 12 open-market sales worth about $488K and 14 purchases worth about $1.6M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Michael David Cassens (Director) sold 1,441 shares on October 15, 2026.