The associates at Edgar County Bank and Trust Company take great pride in having served Paris and surrounding communities for over 135 years. Our commitment to providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service and a variety of superior banking products has helped us maintain our position as your community bank. On this page, you will be able to learn more about Edgar County Bank as we have included our mission statement, a brief history, our Board of Directors, and some employee highlights.

Mission Statement
Create exceptional value through dedicated professionals committed to delivering superior products and services to the communities we serve, while exceeding customer expectations in quality, service, and value.

History
Edgar County National Bank in Paris was chartered in 1873 and has operated continuously in Edgar County since its inception. In 1975 application was made to the Regulators to change the charter from a National Bank to a State Bank. Therefore, the name changed to the current name of The Edgar County Bank & Trust Co. In 1989, the Board of Directors sought buyers for the stock as there was dissension among the Directors and major shareholders. That same year, the controlling interest in Edgar County Bank & Trust Co. was purchased by a local businessman.

The Bank’s first branch was the Brocton facility which was established in 1982. In 1997, the Bank acquired the branch facility in Ashmore, and in 1998 the Bank acquired the State Bank of Kansas.

Directors
 · Robert Morgan, Chairman
 · Jack O. Asher
 · William L. Milbourn
 · John S. Blair
 · Charles B. Jared
 · W. Eric Volkmann
 · Robert E. Colvin
 · William P. Magers
 · Karl W. Yontz, Jr. -- Director Emeritus

Officers
 · William L. Milbourn, Vice Chairman
 · W. Eric Volkmann, President & CEO
 · Richard W. Thompson, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
 · Carol A. Hughes, Senior Vice President and Cashier
 · Sharon S. Hornbrook, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
 · John D. Carrington, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer
 · Carla S. Wimsett, Vice President and Compliance Officer
 · Mary Elise Hood, Vice President and Ashmore Facility Manager
 · John D. Frey, Senior Vice President Loan Administration
 · John E. Sappington II, Vice President Lending
 · George P. Griffin, Vice President Lending
 · Diana J. Ellington, Ass’t Vice President and Ass’t Cashier
 · Amanda Henry, Ass’t Trust Officer
 · James L. Lewis, Ass’t Trust Officer and Farm Manager
 · Debra K. Kirsch, Ass’t Cashier
 · Sylvia D. Limes, Ass’t Cashier and Loan Officer
 · Vicki M. Jordan, Loan Operations Supervisor
 · Cary D. Litton, Loan Officer