Home Bancshares Tabs Tipton For COO Post

Home BancShares, Inc., parent company to Centennial Bank, announced that John “Stephen” Tipton will serve as Chief Operating Officer of Home and Centennial, effective August 17.

Tipton previously served as a Regional Vice President of Centennial.

“Stephen has demonstrated exceptional leadership and an ability to deliver results throughout his career,” said John Allison, Chairman. “He has excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of the company and the markets we serve. His banking and leadership experience will be a tremendous asset as we expand our markets and capitalize on growth opportunities.”

Tipton began his banking career in 2005 and joined Centennial in 2006. Prior to becoming Regional Vice President, Tipton served as Director of Credit Risk Management.

Additionally, during his tenure at Centennial, Tipton has gained experience in retail, business development, lending and acquisitions.

“We are fortunate to have talented leaders to promote from within. Our continued growth has made it necessary for us to add to our executive management team and Stephen’s extensive industry experience and deep expertise in banking make him an ideal choice as Chief Operating Officer. I look forward to partnering with him in managing our business and executing our growth strategy going forward,” said Tracy French, President and Chief Executive Officer of Centennial.

Tipton is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.