Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville recently announced the hiring of Kirby Jett as vice president, community development officer II. Jett, who began her role May 15, is based at The Bank of Fayetteville’s office on the Fayetteville Square.
The seasoned banking professional brings more than 15 years of experience in business development and community engagement. More recently, Jett served as VP Business Development Officer at Signature Bank of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where she focused on developmental business strategies and enhanced relationships with local businesses. In this role, she also oversaw community outreach programs and charitable initiatives. Before that, she held similar roles at United Federal Credit Union, Truity Credit Union, Integrity First Bank and Liberty/Centennial Bank.
“I’m excited to join an institution that truly values the communities it serves,” Jett said. “It’s an honor to represent Farmers and Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville, and I look forward to working with our partners and neighbors to make a positive impact across the region.”
Jett’s commitment to community involvement exceeds her, as she served on the Fayetteville Firefighters Foundation Board and the Chi Omega Advisory Board. She has held leadership positions with the Children’s Safety Center’s Dream Big Charity Gala, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and other regional organizations. These efforts earned accolades, including the Children’s Safety Center’s Sidekick Award (2023), Arkansas Money & Politics’ Power Women (2022), and a place on the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list (2018).
Because of her ongoing support of public education, Jett was recognized in April by Fayetteville Public Schools with the Superintendent’s Honor Roll Award.
Jett holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from the University of Arkansas and has completed professional development training with the Arkansas Bankers Association and the Credit Union National Association.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, headquartered in Stuttgart, is a locally-owned community bank with 26 locations in Arkansas, including eight operating as The Bank of Fayetteville. With assets of more than $1.8 billion, Farmers and Merchants is the 12th largest bank chartered in Arkansas. Founded in 1945 and rooted in Arkansas, Farmers and Merchants is celebrating 80 years of growing together. For more information, visit GoFM.Bank.
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