FNB Rogers adds key staff

First National Bank of Rogers announced the following additions to its lending and executive group, according to Sam T. Sicard, president and CEO of the First National Bank of Fort Smith.

Rob Husong was named market president. Husong will lead day-to-day operations and brings an extensive knowledge of the banking environment in Northwest Arkansas. He has a bachelor’s degree in marketing management from the University of Arkansas and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.

“Rob is a strong leader with the banking experience, professionalism and personal commitment to his customers that will help us build lasting relationships in Northwest Arkansas both now and in the years to come,” said Sicard.

Kyle Kerwin accepted the role of  vice president in commercial lending. Kerwin’s focus will be commercial and real estate lending as well as business development. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications from Western Illinois University.

Chris Jones is a vice president and commercial loan officer. Jones will also be focused on commercial and real estate loans and business development. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Central Arkansas with a master’s degree from Webster University.

Clinton Ryan is also a vice president and commercial loan officer. Ryan has over seven years of banking and financial experience and previously served in the same position with another local financial institution. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and the ABA National Commercial Lending School.