Arkansas Bankers Association

Professional associations provide their members with a long list of benefits and services, including advocacy both at a state and federal level and opportunities to rub elbows with other professionals in the same industry. However, one pillar of associations that …

Landon Downing, vice president of commercial lending and director of community and customer engagement at Batesville-based Citizens Bank, has been awarded the Bill Holmes Leadership Award by the Arkansas Bankers Association. The honor recognizes Downing’s commitment to servant leadership and …

As the federal government shutdown continues to affect individuals, families, and businesses across the nation, banks are reaffirming their commitment to supporting their customers through these challenging times. Drawing from lessons learned during previous extended shutdowns, the COVID-19 pandemic, and …

Careers often hit a sweet spot a decade or two down a certain path. You are settled in, comfortable, feel as though you have mastered your craft, but you have more, maybe even much more, to contribute. Arkansas Money & …

VP, Professional Development Arkansas Bankers Association Kami Coleman has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry and leads professional development for the Arkansas Bankers Association, the state’s largest and oldest banking industry organization. In her role as …

The executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2025 list of “Women in Banking” were nominated by readers. In a male-dominated industry, their perseverance, hard work and expertise have propelled them to influential positions in Arkansas banking and finance. We …

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 …

Simmons Bank brought together its partners and associates for a series of presentations and an expo highlighting what Ann Madea, chief information officer, called “the art of the possible” during the bank’s second-annual Tech Day. “Today’s event is all about …

The Venture Center, in partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, has announced the return of the Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator in Little Rock. Now in its second year, ABSA is accepting applications from financial technology startups and growth-stage companies seeking …

When Brad Chambless reflects on his journey from a small-town boy cutting lawns in the summer heat to the CEO of Stuttgart-based Farmers & Merchants Bank, he credits a simple yet powerful motto: “improvise, adapt, overcome.” Instilled in him at …