FNBC hires Gabe Roberts as Jonesboro market community president

FNBC Bank has hired Gabe Roberts as community president for its Jonesboro market. Roberts has more than a decade of banking experience.

“Gabe’s leadership experience and strong ties to the Jonesboro community make him an excellent fit for this role,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Trent Brown. “His commitment to relationship-driven banking aligns perfectly with our mission, and we’re excited to have him leading our Jonesboro team.”

FNBC entered the Jonesboro market in 2018 under the leadership of the late Brad Snider.

“We remain deeply committed to investing in the Jonesboro community,” said Chad Hudson, president of FNBC Bank. “Gabe’s knowledge of the local market and passion for serving others will help us build on that foundation to grow even stronger to expand our reach.”

A graduate of Jonesboro High School, Roberts was a vice president and commercial lender at another financial institution in Jonesboro prior to joining FNBC. Additionally, he has retail and credit analyst experience.

“I’m honored to join FNBC and lead the Jonesboro market,” said Roberts. “FNBC’s core values, community focus, and dedication to community banking are what drew me to this role. I look forward to working with our team and continuing to serve the people and businesses of Northeast Arkansas.”

Roberts holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, with an emphasis in banking and a minor in marketing, from Arkansas State University. He has also completed the Barrett School of Banking Commercial Lending Academy and its Graduate School of Banking. He is active in the Arkansas Bankers Association, having previously served as group one chairman and as a board member, and he is an Emerging Leaders Council Board Member.