First Security To Enter Hot Springs Market

Searcy-based First Security Bank has announced plans to enter the Hot Springs area when it opens a loan production office in the Spa City later this month. First Security also said it will build a new, full-service banking center projected to open in early 2016.

The location of the banking center has yet to be determined.

Scott Dews has been named president of the Hot Springs market. He began his career in banking in 2004 in Little Rock and served the last four years as vice president of First Security Bank in Bryant.

“We’re invested in communities all across our home state, and we are excited about our future in Hot Springs,” said Reynie Rutledge, First Security Bancorp Chairman and CEO.

“We know Arkansas, and we are looking forward to getting to know Hot Springs even better by becoming a part of this great community,” Rutledge added.