Finance & Banking

Signature Bank of Arkansas announced the addition of Kevin J. Kooman to the White River Bancshares board of directors. Kooman is a seasoned strategic advisor and former private equity partner and investment banking managing director with more than 30 years …

Simmons First National Corp., parent company of Simmons Bank, which is headquartered in Pine Bluff, recently announced it will close 26 branches across a six-state footprint, including six in Arkansas. The Arkansas branches affected by the closure will include locations …

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed Curtis Barnett and Suzanne Peyton to its industry councils. Barnett, president and CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Little Rock, has been named to the Healthcare Industry Council. Peyton, …

Lisa Hunter, executive vice president and chief data officer at Simmons Bank, is retiring after 30 years of leading technology, operations and data capabilities, the bank announced. During her tenure, Hunter led the implementation of Simmons’ first corporate website and …

Daniel Kemper has been promoted to senior vice president and trust and wealth management officer at Batesville’s First Community Bank. In his new role, Kemper is responsible for providing and expanding trust and wealth management services throughout White, Faulkner, Lonoke, …

Southern Bancorp opened a new solar energy project on July 17 in Marianna, in partnership with Entegrity of Little Rock. The project includes a 1.5 MW-DC solar array with a 1.13 MW-AC capacity and is expected to produce approximately 2.5 …

First Community Bank has promoted Tyler Choate to senior vice president, commercial lending. In this role, Choate will continue to grow the First Community Bank brand and franchise throughout the Little Rock market. “It is a blessing to work for …

Kembralyn Redman has been promoted to assistant vice president and community engagement officer at First Community Bank in Batesville. In this role, Redman will help build and strengthen relationships with schools, nonprofit organizations, civic groups and community partners throughout northeast …

Matt Reddin has joined Little Rock’s Partners Bank as executive vice president and chief development officer. “Partners is a strong, community-focused bank with an ambitious vision for the future,” stated Reddin. “I’m thrilled to return to community banking and join …

The 10th annual Howard L. House Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by First Community Bank, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, at The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville. Proceeds from the milestone event will once …