First Busey Corporation director Stanley J. Bradshaw retires from board

Stanley J. Bradshaw has retired from the board of directors of First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ:BUSE) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Busey Bank, effective immediately as of July 29, 2026. According to a press release statement included in a recent SEC filing, the company reported that Bradshaw’s decision to retire was not due to any disagreement with the board or management of either the corporation or the bank.

Following Bradshaw’s retirement, the board of First Busey Corporation reduced the number of directors from 12 to 11. No additional details regarding a successor or future board changes were provided in the filing.

First Busey Corporation is incorporated in Nevada and operates as a state commercial bank. Its common stock and depositary shares are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbols BUSE and BUSEP, respectively.

This information is based on a press release statement contained in the company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In other recent news, First Busey Corporation announced that its Chairman, President, and CEO, Van Dukeman, will continue to lead the company through July 1, 2029. This decision was confirmed in a press release, ensuring Dukeman will maintain his roles as both Chairman and President of First Busey Corporation and as Chairman of the board of directors of Busey Bank. Dukeman has been at the helm of the company since 2007, following the merger with Main Street Bank and Trust, where he served as President and CEO starting in 1998. This extension of his contract indicates a continued commitment to his leadership. The announcement did not include any updates on earnings or revenue figures, which are typically of interest to investors. There were also no recent reports of mergers or analyst upgrades or downgrades associated with the company.