First Busey Corporation vs peers
AI and technology compared

Last updated Oct 20, 2026 · 8 peers · 96 sources cited

How does First Busey Corporation compare with its peers on AI and technology?

On this site's AI disclosure index Busey Bank scores 44.9 (#64 of 120 US banks), third in a nine-bank Midwest group behind Old National (66) and UMB (47.9) and ahead of Wintrust (38.1), Enterprise (34.4) and Commerce (34). Two things separate it. First, it has customer-facing AI in production and has counted it: Glia voice-AI virtual assistants handled 61.5% of contact-center calls and cut post-call wrap-up time by 50%, letting Busey absorb 30,000 CrossFirst customers without adding headcount (reported February 2026). No other bank in the group discloses a call-deflection rate; Old National's CIO says AI-powered call-center automation cut handling time (May 2026) without a figure. Second, AI has a named owner: in April 2026 Busey appointed Adrianne Bernini its first director of AI, data science and insights, and its Q2 2026 investor deck puts artificial intelligence in CFO Chris Chan's portfolio. Where it trails is breadth of internal AI and outside coverage. Old National stood up an AI center of excellence and reports a Power BI clean-up done in about a week instead of a month (April 2026); First Merchants rolled out Microsoft Copilot to its whole organization (June 2026); Wintrust's equipment lender used AI credit adjudication on more than 4,000 deals in the first half of 2026. Busey discloses no employee copilot, and its profile records 13 dated moves in the last twelve months against a group median of 16. Its 2025 10-K says customers weigh 'quality of service and technology' and names fintech companies and digital banks among its rivals.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Data as of Oct 20, 2026 · Busey Bank profile updated Oct 13, 2026 · computed tables recalculate from the 140 bank profiles on this site · Markdown

Where does Busey Bank lead its peers on AI?

01

The only call-deflection rate in the group

Busey's Glia voice-AI virtual assistants handled 61.5% of calls and cut wrap-up time by 50% as it absorbed 30,000 CrossFirst customers with no added headcount (February 2026). Old National reports AI-powered call-center automation cut handling time (May 2026) but gives no share of calls; no other peer discloses a customer-facing assistant.[1][4]

02

A dedicated AI executive, which most of the group lacks

Busey named Adrianne Bernini its first director of AI, data science and insights in April 2026, with a mandate for 'responsible implementation of AI/ML models'. Commerce, Central Bancompany and First Merchants name no AI executive; Old National's AI center of excellence sits inside its technology and data teams under CIO Matt Keen.[2][4][5]

03

Most use cases in production in the group

Busey's profile records 10 AI use cases in production, the most of the nine banks, tied with Old National and Enterprise; they run from Glia voice AI and AI call summaries to AI-powered fraud and threat detection, which its 2025 10-K says adds 'additional layers of fraud and threat detection'.[1][9][8]

04

A larger wealth book than Central Bancompany's, with AI in the CFO's remit

Busey reported $16.51 billion of wealth assets under care at June 30, 2026, against Central Bancompany's $17.3 billion of wealth assets under advice, and record wealth fees; its Q2 2026 deck lists artificial intelligence among the areas the CFO oversees, tying the new AI function to revenue lines.[10][11][3]

Where does Busey Bank trail its peers on AI?

01

No disclosed employee copilot while First Merchants and Old National report theirs

Busey discloses no Microsoft Copilot or internal generative-AI assistant. First Merchants says Copilot has been rolled out through its entire organization (June 2026), and Old National's CEO described an AI center of excellence and a Power BI clean-up done in about a week instead of a month (April 2026).[6][5]

02

No AI in lending on the record, unlike Wintrust and Old National

Busey describes no AI in credit decisions. Wintrust Specialty Finance used AI credit adjudication to originate more than 4,000 deals worth roughly $500 million in the first half of 2026; Abrigo reports Old National's loan reviewers became about 31% more efficient with its AI Loan Review Assistant (July 2026, vendor-reported).[7][12]

03

Fewer dated moves and less outside coverage than the group

Busey's profile records 13 dated AI moves in the last twelve months, 8th of 9 against a group median of 16, and 4 independent sources against a median of 5; Old National has 9 independent sources, the most in the group, including trade-press coverage of its Affirm talks, and ties First Merchants on moves with 18.[13][14][15]

04

No digital-adoption figure to set beside Commerce's

Busey replaced eBank with Busey Digital Banking and Busey Mobile on June 8, 2026 but reports no digital-user or adoption figure. Commerce reports 82% digital penetration and 30% mobile-deposit use at December 31, 2025, and Central Bancompany a 4.9 iOS app rating from more than 53,000 ratings.[16][17][18]

Where does Busey Bank rank against its peers on AI disclosure?

Scores from the US AI disclosure index of 120 banks (0–100; 45% of the weight on independent coverage). The index measures what each bank has put on the public record and what outside outlets have reported about its AI, not capability or spending; every count is of entries on that bank's profile, each of which cites its sources.

BankScoreRankIndependent sourcesOwn disclosuresUse cases in productionMoves, last 12 monthsNamed AI platform
Old National Bancorp66#40 of 12092210 of 1418Vendor-delivered automation on an acquisition-built bank[19][20][21][22]
UMB Financial47.9#61 of 1207149 of 1016Integration first: the Heartland systems conversion[23][24][25]
First Busey Corporation (this page)44.9#64 of 12042110 of 1313Director of AI, Data Science and Insights (from April 2026)[2][26][8][3][1][9]
Wintrust Financial Corporation38.1#76 of 1208167 of 916Not disclosed
Enterprise Financial Services Corp34.4#83 of 12012610 of 1316Automation journey on the existing technology framework[27][28][29][30]
Commerce Bancshares34#84 of 1203216 of 1015Enterprise data strategy with an AI pillar; receivables automation for commercial clients[31][32][33][34]
First Merchants Corporation29.8#88 of 1203229 of 1118Not disclosed
Central Bancompany24.7#95 of 1202118 of 1113In-house technology division and core modernisation programme[18][35][36][37][38]
First Financial Bancorp4.4#105 of 1207248 of 1117Not disclosed

On which parts of the AI record is Busey Bank ahead of or behind its peers?

Each row is one input of the index, counted on the profiles of Busey Bank and the 8 peers that are scored on the same basis. "Place" is Busey Bank's position in the group of 9 (1st = most).

Component (weight)Busey BankPeer medianMost in the groupPlace
Independent sources (45%)45Old National (9)5th of 9
Use cases in production (10%)108.5Busey Bank (10)1st of 9
Own primary disclosures (10%)2121.5Enterprise Bank & Trust (26)5th of 9
Dated moves, last 12 months (10%)1316First Merchants (18)8th of 9
Disclosed numbers (5%)1412.5Old National (16)3rd of 9
Named AI leaders (5%)87Old National (12)4th of 9
Use cases described (5%)1311Old National (14)2nd of 9

What has each bank in Busey Bank's peer group disclosed about its AI?

Facts from each bank's profile, cited to the profile's own sources. "Not disclosed" means the bank's public record, as cited on its profile, does not state it.

BankPlatform or assistant, as the profile names itAI leaders namedHeadline AI number disclosedPatents on the recordOpen AI roles
First Busey CorporationDirector of AI, Data Science and Insights (from April 2026)[2][26][8][3][1][9]8, incl. Van A. Dukeman (Chairman, President and CEO)[10][39]Not disclosedNot disclosedNot surveyed
First Merchants CorporationNot disclosed7, incl. Mark K. Hardwick (President and CEO)[40][41][42]Digital platform conversion cost (non-core, 2024): $2.4 million (Dec 31, 2024)[43]Not disclosedNot surveyed
Central BancompanyIn-house technology division and core modernisation programme[18][35][36][37][38]6, incl. John 'JR' Ross (President and CEO)[11]Personetics insights: digital engagement / click-through (vendor-reported): 29% / 22.9%; 32.5 million insights delivered; bank NPS 70.6 (Apr 16, 2026)[38]Not disclosedNot surveyed
Enterprise Financial Services CorpAutomation journey on the existing technology framework[27][28][29][30]5, incl. James B. Lally (President and CEO)[44][45]Not disclosedNot disclosedNot surveyed
First Financial BancorpNot disclosed7, incl. Archie Brown (Chief Executive Officer)[46][47][48]AI references in the 10-K, FY2023 / FY2024 / FY2025: none / 1 passage / about 25 (Feb 19, 2026)[49][50][51]Not disclosed0 open AI roles (Sep 24, 2026)
Commerce BancsharesEnterprise data strategy with an AI pillar; receivables automation for commercial clients[31][32][33][34]7, incl. John Kemper (President and CEO)[31][52]Digital penetration / app rating / mobile deposit use: 82% / 4.7 (app rating as of 3 February 2026) / 30% (Dec 31, 2025)[17]Not disclosedNot surveyed
Old National BancorpVendor-delivered automation on an acquisition-built bank[19][20][21][22]12, incl. Jim Ryan (Chairman and CEO)[53][54]Legacy Power BI code clean-up with AI: ≈ 1 week vs ≈ 1 month for top programmers (Apr 22, 2026)[5]None found (the profile's patent search)[55][56]1 open AI roles (Oct 1, 2026); most in AI product & strategy
Wintrust Financial CorporationNot disclosed10, incl. Tim Crane (President and Chief Executive Officer)[57][58][59]Wintrust Specialty Finance originations, first half 2026 (with AI credit adjudication): More than 4,000 deals, roughly $500 million; team of 34 (Jun 30, 2026)[7]Not disclosed1 open AI roles (Oct 5, 2026); most in responsible AI & governance
UMB FinancialIntegration first: the Heartland systems conversion[23][24][25]11, incl. Mariner Kemper (Chairman and CEO)[60][24]Earnings calls that discussed AI, Q3 2025 to Q2 2026: 1 of 4 (Q1 2026 only) (Jul 29, 2026)[61][62][63][64]Not disclosedNot surveyed

What are the latest dated moves on the AI record of Busey Bank and its peers?

The two newest dated entries of each bank since Oct 16, 2025, from the timelines of the profiles (which also log filings, results and deals that bear on the AI record), newest first.

DateBankMove
Oct 1, 2026CommerceNolan & Associates acquisition completed[65]
Oct 1, 2026First MerchantsCEO succession: Stewart to replace Hardwick on 1 January 2027[42][66]
Sep 14, 2026First Financial BankSuccession reshuffle: Anderson president, former CIO Myers COO[48][67]
Sep 8, 2026WintrustEquipment-finance unit writes on financing the AI boom[68]
Aug 31, 2026CommerceFraud guide says scammers use generative AI[69]
Aug 26, 2026WintrustWintrust insurance banking note: automated credit assessments, AI governance watch[70]
Aug 20, 2026UMB'Playing with the big boys'[71]
Aug 14, 2026Central BankQ2 2026 10-Q: AI-related fraud and cyber risks monitored[72]
Aug 14, 2026Central BankQ2 2026 10-Q: $12 million of core modernisation capitalised[72]
Aug 11, 2026First MerchantsCustomer warning on bank-impersonation scams[73]
Aug 6, 2026First Financial BankQ2 2026 10-Q: no AI language[74][75]
Aug 6, 2026Enterprise Bank & TrustFirst banking partner in the AppFolio Stack Marketplace[76]
Aug 6, 2026Busey BankQ2 2026 10-Q: AI named in forward-looking risks; headcount and data processing[13]
Aug 3, 2026Enterprise Bank & TrustMicrosoft Copilot course for clients[29]
Jul 30, 2026UMBQ2 2026 10-Q has no AI language[77]
Jul 29, 2026Old NationalQ2 2026 10-Q has no AI language[78][79][53]
Jul 28, 2026Busey BankQ2 2026 investor presentation: AI in the CFO's portfolio[3]
Jul 22, 2026Old NationalQ2 2026 call: AI for scalability[80]

How does Busey's customer-facing AI compare with its Midwest peers'?

What each bank has disclosed about AI or digital tools its customers touch, with the scale it reports. A blank means nothing is disclosed, not that nothing exists.

BankCustomer-facing AI or digital toolScale disclosedDate
BuseyGlia voice-AI and digital virtual assistants in the contact center; new Busey Digital Banking and Busey Mobile platform61.5% of calls handled by virtual assistants; wrap-up time down 50%; 30,000 customers absorbed without added headcountFebruary 2026; platform live June 8, 2026[1][16]
Old NationalAI-powered call-center automation; Quavo agentic-AI dispute handlingHandling time cut (no figure); Quavo award for highest client satisfaction in dispute resolutionMay 2026; January 2026[4][19]
Central BancompanyPersonetics AI-driven money-management insights; AI-enabled cash-flow forecasting32.5 million insights; 29% digital engagement rate (vendor-reported)April 2026; March 2026[38][18]
CommerceDigital banking and mobile deposit82% digital penetration; app rated 4.7; 30% mobile-deposit useDecember 31, 2025[17]
First MerchantsSpiral savings and giving tools in digital banking (no AI claimed)Not disclosedMarch 2026[81]
EnterprisePositive Pay, statements and balances inside AppFolio for property-management clientsNot disclosedAugust 2026[76]

Who leads AI at Busey and at its peers?

The executive or body each bank names for AI, and the board-level oversight on the record.

BankAI owner namedOversight disclosedDate
BuseyAdrianne Bernini, director of AI, data science and insights; CFO Chris Chan has AI in his remitChief Risk Officer covers model risk and vendor managementApril and July 2026[2][3]
Old NationalCIO Matt Keen; an AI center of excellence with acceptable-use policies and a live AI inventoryEnterprise Risk Committee covers technology 'including artificial intelligence'April and May 2026[4][82]
UMBNo AI executive namedBoard Risk Committee oversees emerging technology including AI; TOPS committee within enterprise riskFebruary and March 2026[83][84]
WintrustNo AI executive named; CEO says governance came firstDirector Laura Kohl, Morningstar's CIO, guides 'artificial intelligence objectives'March and April 2026[57][85]
First FinancialNo AI executive namedAI governance framework 'implemented', covering responsible use, model risk and human oversightApril 2026[86]
CommerceNo AI executive namedAn AI pillar in its enterprise data strategy and an AI roadmapFebruary 2026[31]

How does Busey's technology spending compare with its peers'?

Each bank's disclosed technology or data-processing cost line and the integration it was absorbing, as reported.

BankTechnology cost disclosedIntegration or platform workPeriod
BuseyData processing expense $43.2 million in 2025 ($27.1 million in 2024); $8.9 million in Q2 2026, down 36.8%CrossFirst data conversion and bank merger completed in Q2 2025; $25.0 million synergy target, 100% realized in 20262025 to Q2 2026[8][13][87]
Old NationalTechnology expense $29.6 million in Q2 2026 ($36.1 million in the Bremer conversion quarter)Bremer conversion completed mid-October 2025Q3 2025 to Q2 2026[53][15]
WintrustSoftware and equipment expense $142.4 million in 2025, up 16%Growth with flat headcount (5,902 FTEs)2025[88]
CommerceData processing and software $38.2 million in Q2 2026, up 16.2%Core banking implementation; FineMark acquisition closed January 1, 2026Q2 2026[89][52]
Central BancompanyComputer software and maintenance $22.6 million in 2025, up 11.0%TCS BaNCS core modernization; $12 million capitalized to date2025 to June 2026[18][72]
UMBMerger-related costs $1.7 million in Q2 2026Heartland systems conversion completed October 2025; 13 statesOctober 2025 to Q2 2026[64][90][23]

Which banks are Busey Bank's peers, and why these?

First Busey Corporation is compared here with First Merchants Corporation, Central Bancompany, Enterprise Financial Services Corp, First Financial Bancorp, Commerce Bancshares, Old National Bancorp, Wintrust Financial Corporation and UMB Financial: chosen by the editors for this page (see the note below the table). First Busey Corporation is classed as a regional or retail-commercial bank in the Midwest.

The computed group mixed in Bank of Hope, Trustmark, Community Bank N.A. and Park National, banks with no overlap with Busey's markets; this group holds the Midwest commercial banks that meet Busey in Illinois, the St. Louis and Kansas City metros and Missouri, from similar-sized First Merchants, Central Bancompany, Enterprise and First Financial to the larger Commerce, Old National, Wintrust and UMB.

Is Busey Bank better than Old National at AI?

The record cannot settle capability, but Old National has put more on it: 66 on this site's disclosure index against Busey's 44.9. Old National reports an AI center of excellence and AI loan-review gains; Busey reports something Old National does not, a call-deflection rate, with Glia virtual assistants handling 61.5% of contact-center calls (February 2026).[5][12][1]

Does Busey Bank have an AI virtual assistant?

Yes, in the contact center. Glia's digital virtual assistant went live in 2024 and Glia Voice replaced the 1-800 touch-tone system; The Financial Brand reported in February 2026 that the virtual assistants handled 61.5% of calls. The new Busey Mobile app, live since June 8, 2026, points customers to a chat bubble for Customer Care and claims no AI feature.[9][1][91][16][92]

How does Busey compare with UMB on AI?

UMB scores 47.9 on this site's index and Busey 44.9, close together. UMB's CEO called AI an overused term in April 2026 and its 10-K places AI oversight in a risk committee, with no AI executive named. Busey has a director of AI and a contact-center AI figure, 61.5% of calls handled, that UMB does not match on the record.[63][83][2][1]

Who leads AI at Busey compared with its peers?

Busey has a dedicated role: Adrianne Bernini, director of AI, data science and insights since April 2026, sponsored by CFO Chris Chan. At Old National, CIO Matt Keen runs an AI center of excellence. Wintrust, UMB, Commerce and First Financial name no AI executive; their AI oversight sits with board committees or a data strategy.[2][4][85][84][31][86]

How does Busey's technology spending compare with Wintrust and Commerce?

Busey's data processing expense was $43.2 million in 2025, swollen by the CrossFirst conversion, and $8.9 million in Q2 2026, down 36.8% year on year. Wintrust reports $142.4 million of software and equipment expense for 2025, up 16%; Commerce reports $38.2 million of data processing and software in Q2 2026 alone, up 16.2%.[8][13][88][89]

Does Busey use Microsoft Copilot like other Midwest banks?

Busey has not disclosed a Copilot rollout. First Merchants says Copilot has been rolled out through its entire organization (June 2026), and Enterprise runs a Microsoft Copilot course for its business clients (August 2026). Busey's disclosed AI vendors are Glia in the contact center and, in the FY2024 10-K, Verafin for fraud detection.[6][29][9][93]

How did the CrossFirst acquisition change Busey's technology position?

The $917 million CrossFirst deal closed on March 1, 2025 and took Busey to about $20 billion of combined assets; the data conversion and bank merger were completed in the second quarter of 2025. Glia's voice AI let Busey absorb 30,000 new customers without adding contact-center staff, and FTEs fell from 1,950 to 1,833 between June 2025 and June 2026.[94][95][96][1][13]

How does Busey's AI fraud detection compare with its peers'?

Busey's 2025 10-K says AI-powered tools provide additional layers of fraud and threat detection, and its FY2024 10-K named Verafin as one; the cyber programme sits under its chief risk officer. Old National uses Quavo's agentic-AI dispute handling and won its 2026 award for client satisfaction; Central Bancompany's Q2 2026 10-Q says AI-related fraud and cyber risks had no material effect.[8][93][19][72]

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