Jordan D. Read serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial & Risk Officer at First Mid Bancshares, Inc., a financial holding company headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois. In this pivotal role, he oversees the company's financial strategy, accounting operations, investor relations, treasury management, and enterprise risk management functions. Read plays a critical role in guiding First Mid's growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions, ensuring robust financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation amid evolving economic landscapes. Prior to joining First Mid in 2015 as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Read built a strong foundation in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), where he advanced to manager in the assurance practice, serving clients in the banking and financial services sector. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Eastern Illinois University. His expertise in GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls has been instrumental since his promotion to CFO in 2018 and subsequent expansion to include risk oversight. Under Read's leadership, First Mid has successfully executed multiple acquisitions, enhancing its market position across Illinois, Missouri, and Texas while maintaining strong capital ratios and profitability. His contributions have earned recognition, including the company's consistent inclusion on industry lists for top-performing banks, and he actively engages with investors and analysts to communicate First Mid's vision for sustainable growth and shareholder value.