Centennial Bank names Orr to head trust division

Kevin Orr has been hired as senior vice president trust manager of Centennial Bank according to Davy Carter, Regional President of Centennial Bank.

Orr has over 23 years of experience in private practice law. He graduated from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville, with a degree in marketing management and his juris doctorate. Orr is a past president of the Craighead County Bar Association and the past president of the Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools.

“We are very fortunate to have Kevin Orr lead our Trust department, which currently manages nearly $790 million in assets. We look forward to the continuing growth and success of the Trust Department under Orr’s leadership,” Carter said.

Even as Orr’s hire was announced, he hired a new trust officer. Jared Perry has been hired to the position as the Trust Department expands into Little Rock, Orr said.

A 2018 graduate of the University of Arkansas Fayetteville School of Law, Perry has two years of experience as a trust officer.

“We are excited to welcome Jared to our Trust Department Team as we open our new Trust office in the new Riverdale branch of Centennial Bank. Jared’s professionalism and experience will be an asset to our growing customer base,” Orr said.

Centennial Bank, a Home Bancshares (NASDAQ: HOMB) company, is a full-service financial institution with branches in Florida, Arkansas, Alabama and New York and $15 billion in total assets.