Dexter, Missouri - The Board of Directors of First Midwest Bank of Dexter recently announced that Jerry Dorton will assume the role as Community President/Executive Vice President. 

A 44-year veteran of the financial services industry, Dorton joined First Midwest Bank of Dexter in 1980.  He has served in various management roles in the First Midwest Bank affiliated banking group.  He has worked the past 12 years as Senior Vice President of Midwest Bancorporation, Inc., an affiliate of First Midwest Bank of Dexter that provides bank consulting. 

“We are pleased to have Jerry working with our Dexter staff to fulfill the banking needs of our customers in Dexter and the markets we serve,” said Joseph T. McLane, President.

Jerry and his wife Sandy have lived in Dexter since 1980.  They have both been active in various church, civic and community organizations including the First Baptist Church of Dexter, the Regional Healthcare Foundation, Southeast Missouri Hospital in Dexter, and Hidden Trails County Club.  Sandy is a homemaker and part-time real estate agent.

“I am excited and humbled to have the opportunity and privilege to work with our talented staff in serving our valued customers, friends, and neighbors in Dexter,” Dorton said.

The First Midwest Bank of Dexter has more than $300 million in assets and has locations in Dexter, Dudley, Sikeston, Jackson, and Cape Girardeau.