ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After three decades of extraordinary leadership and dedicated service, Allen Blake has announced his retirement from the Board of Directors of First Banks, Inc. (NYSE:FBSPRA) and its subsidiary, First Bank, effective September 1, 2015. Mr. Blake served as a director of First Banks, Inc. from 1988 until March 2007 and rejoined the Board of Directors in December 2008. In addition to his Board service, Mr. Blake had a highly impactful career with First Banks spanning fr