Simmons Bank has named Lisa Brumley as the new senior vice president, Medical & Professional Market executive for the Little Rock market. In her new role, Brumley will oversee the delivery in Little Rock of Simmons Bank’s banking products to clients primarily in the medical and professional community.
Brumley is a veteran banker with more than 25 years of experience in Private Banking.
“We are beyond excited to welcome Lisa Brumley to lead our team of bankers that service the Medical and Professional client segment of our market,” said David Stogsdill, Little Rock Market president. “Lisa’s years of experience and her reputation in our market will provide Simmons Bank an unbelievable opportunity to expand and deepen relationships with our clients.”
Brumley is active in the community and volunteers with several non-profit organizations including the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, where she serves on their Board of Directors. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Heart of Arkansas United Way as a member of their Executive Committee. She has served on the Community Investment Committee and as Chair of the Steering Committee to lead the first chapter of Women United in the state of Arkansas. An Oklahoma native, Brumley attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University and has resided in Arkansas since 1992.
Simmons also announced the hiring of Tiffany Barger as vice president of Medical & Professional Banking for Central Arkansas markets. Barger brings a wealth of knowledge in mortgage lending and Private Banking, with more than 15 years in the industry. She will serve medical professionals and business executives with a range of needs, including personal banking and mortgage lending.
“Simmons Bank is lucky to have added someone of Tiffany’s talent level to join our team. Her focus on customer service and ability to build a strong rapport with her customers will afford us new opportunities in Little Rock to serve our client base,” added Stogsdill.
Barger attended the University of Central Arkansas where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance. She was recognized as a 2021 Power Women in Banking by Arkansas Money & Politics, as well as a 2015 Women in Business honoree by Conway Chamber of Commerce. She has served in a variety of organizations including The Junior Auxiliary of Cabot as the Public Relations Chair, Rotary Club of Cabot as Publicity Chair, and as a member of both the Central Arkansas Realtors Young Professionals Network and University of Central Arkansas Young Alumni Chapter.
Simmons Bank just announced yesterday that the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has approved Simmons’ application for acquisition of Spirit of Texas Bank SSB, the bank subsidiary of Spirit of Texas Bancshares, based in Conroe, Texas. The Federal Reserve also accepted Simmons’ waiver request with respect to its application for its proposed acquisition of Spirit.
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