First Community Bank promotes David Wood and Allen Williams

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First Community Bank has promoted David Wood and Allen Williams to the positions of executive vice president, regional president, in their respective regions.

Wood has worked at First Community Bank since 2001. In his expanded role, he will continue to oversee the Searcy and Cabot regions, which include Searcy, Bald Knob, Cabot, and Beebe, while now also supporting the Little Rock, Conway, and Northwest Arkansas regions, working closely with each of the community presidents under his oversight.

“I am deeply honored to take on this new role,” said Wood. “Having been with First Community Bank for nearly 25 years, I am proud of what we have accomplished and excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Wood has more than 40 years of banking expertise. A graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Wood holds a bachelor’s of science in banking and finance, as well as the Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University.

Williams will also expand his responsibilities, continuing to oversee the Jonesboro region, which includes Jonesboro, Bay, Lepanto, and Brookland, and now also supporting the Harrison, Mountain Home, and Missouri regions, working closely with each of the community presidents under his oversight.

“I am thrilled to step into this expanded role,” said Williams. “I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team to drive growth and success across our regions.”

Williams has nearly 40 years of banking expertise, and he came to First Community Bank in 2013. A graduate of Arkansas State University, Williams holds a bachelor’s of science in finance, and attended the National Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma.

Dale Cole, chairman and chief executive officer, said he’s confident in Wood’s and Williams’s abilities to lead in their new roles.

“David and Allen have demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership throughout their careers with First community Bank. Their promotions are well-deserved, and I am confident they will continue to contribute significantly to our organization’s success,” said Cole.