Tracy French Promoted To President And CEO Of Centennial Bank

Tracy French has been promoted to president and CEO of Centennial Bank, the subsidiary of Conway-based Home Bancshares.

French replaces Randy Sims as president and CEO. Sims will remain CEO of HomeBancshares.

French will report to Sims in his new role.

“I welcome this opportunity to step back from the bank level and focus my energy on holding company issues,” said Sims. “Tracy is a great fit for this position at Centennial Bank. He has shown tremendous value to the Bank these past few years spearheading our acquisition efforts and serving as Regional President and Vice Chairman of the Executive Management Committee for Centennial Bank.”

“These changes come as part of improving the company’s succession plan,” said Home Bancshares board chairman Johnny Allison. “As an over $7 billion company, we felt it was the right time to make a positive expansion of the management team. The Centennial Bank board selected Mr. French because of his past performance in helping lead the Bank, as well as his strong management and individual qualities. Tracy and I have worked together for 12 years and I am confident he is qualified for the task at hand. I am certain he will continue to grow the Bank as Randy Sims has done so well in the past.”