Citizens Bank promotes Josh Baker to new city president for LR

Batesville-based Citizens Bank has announced the promotion of Josh Baker as city president for the Central Arkansas market.

“We are excited to introduce Josh back into this market, and are confident that he’s the right fit to help build on the momentum of Citizens Bank in Little Rock” said Micah Beard, EVP, Regional President of Citizens Bank. “With over 20 years of financial industry experience, 15 of which were spent in the Central Arkansas market, he is invaluable to our leadership team.”

Baker has served as city president in the Hot Springs market for the past five years. Now, he will lead both the Hot Springs and Little Rock teams and supervise lending in the central Arkansas region.

“I am honored to continue to serve the central Arkansas community in this new role and be part of a team so dedicated to the people we serve,” said Baker. “I look forward to building on the foundation that has made Citizens Bank such a trusted partner in Little Rock over the years.”

Baker holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Central Arkansas and is a graduate of the Barret School of Banking.

He is heavily involved with New Life Church, Garland County Habitat for Humanity and the Hot Springs Majestic Baseball Association.