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First Community Bank announced Friday that longtime employee Dwight Ford has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In his new role, Ford will lead and direct the institution’s overall loan portfolio. With 27 years of experience in…

Little Rock-based Smiley Technologies, Inc. has revealed a new logo and rebrand just in time for the company’s 20th anniversary. Smiley Technologies, Inc., founded in 2002, provides core/digital software solutions and services to community banks nationwide. Twenty years ago, President and CEO Elizabeth…

Arvest Bank’s Wealth Management division has named Asa Cottrell as its next President and CEO, effective June 13, the financial services firm announced via press release Wednesday morning. Current President and CEO Jim King will remain a member of the…

Bank OZK has hired Chris Henry as Managing Director, Trust and Wealth. In his new role, Henry will be charged with leading and growing Bank OZK’s services in Trust and Wealth including Estate Planning, Administration and Settlement. “Chris has a…

Citizens Bank announced Tuesday that John Carter will join its Board of Directors. Carter currently serves as chief investment officer at Huffman and Company in Little Rock where he is responsible for strategic capital investment direction and executive vision for…

Arvest Bank announced Tuesday that Richard Pulliam has joined as Chief Product and Strategy Officer for the company. In his new role, Pulliam’s focus will be advancing the company’s multi-year growth strategy and bringing new product initiatives to market. “Richard…

Simmons First National Corporation released results for the first quarter of 2022 on Thursday. Highlights include: Net income of $65.1 million, or $0.58 on a fully diluted per share basis Core earnings of $67.2 million, or $0.59 on a fully…

Simmons Bank announced Tuesday the promotions of veteran bankers Daniel Robinson and Reggie Rose to lead Arkansas Community markets. As President of Simmons’ East Arkansas division, Daniel Robinson will oversee Paragould, Jonesboro, Weiner, Searcy, Cabot, Pine Bluff, White Hall, Lake…

Bank OZK recently released results for the first quarter of 2022. Highlights include: Net Income. The bank’s $128.0 million of net income and $1.02 diluted earnings per common share for the quarter just ended provided a strong start for 2022.…

Simmons Bank on Wednesday announced the addition of Cole Plafcan as senior vice president and director of agricultural lending, a newly created division within its Community Banking group. Plafcan will lead efforts to expand agricultural business across the six-state footprint…