April 23, 2019

Exhibit 99.3

April 23, 2019

Mr. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx c/o First Busey Corporation 000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000

Re: Employment Agreement Dear Xxxxx:

As you are aware, First Busey Corporation has implemented several changes in the executive management of the company, effective on or about April 23, 2019. As part of such initiatives, with your consent and acknowledgement, we are making the following changes to your job titles and duties:

1. You will become the President and Chief Executive Officer of Busey Bank and report to the board of directors of Busey Bank and the President and Chief Executive Officer of First Busey.

2. The company will initiate a search for a replacement Chief Financial Officer and when that position is filled, you will no longer serve as the Chief Financial Officer.

Please confirm your agreement to the changes noted above as though such changes were reflected in your Employment Agreement by signing below and returning a copy of this letter to Xxxx Xxxxxx. This letter will act as an addendum to your Employment Agreement.

Thank you for your continued efforts.

Kindest regards,

/s/ Van X. Xxxxxxx

Van X. Xxxxxxx

Chief Executive Officer First Busey Corporation

I understand and agree to the foregoing changes to my employment agreement.

/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx

Xxxxx Xxxxxxx

April 15, 2019