Theodis Watson

Theodis Watson currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Business Banking at Busey, starting in October 2024, where responsibilities include leading the Business Banking team, building client relationships, and expanding the loan portfolio through effective underwriting practices. Prior experience includes roles as Director of Community Development at CrossFirst Bank and Community Business Relationship Manager at Central Bank, along with a long tenure as Assistant Vice President at Commerce Bank and Financial Credit Representative at Bank One. Theodis holds an MBA in Business from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations from Missouri State University.