Tag: First Security Bank

First Security’s Adam Rutledge on Emma Avenue renovation, NWA real estate market

First Security Bank recently held an open house for its newly renovated branch office in downtown Springdale on Emma Avenue. The building has a special historical connection for the bank,…

Trenna Barker named NLR market president for First Security Bank

Trenna Barker has been named president of First Security Bank North Little Rock, the Searcy-based bank announced Thursday (April 4). She replaces John Davis, who recently announced his retirement. Barker,…

First Security’s John Davis to retire at end of March

John Davis, president of First Security Bank North Little Rock since 2013, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of March. Though he spent a total of 42 years…

Fayetteville leader David Russell to retire from First Security Bank

David Russell, president of First Security Bank Fayetteville since 2008, has announced his retirement effective March 14, 2024. A reception is planned in Fayetteville to honor his service with the…

First Security Bank grows trust, wealth management team

There was a time when many financial institutions in Arkansas called themselves “bank and trust.” It’s rare now, but that hasn’t stopped the proliferation of banks expanding their trust and…

First Security Bank promotes Brad Edwards and Aaron Bell

First Security Bank has promoted Brad Edwards to senior vice president, credit risk officer. Edwards led First Security’s entry into the Jonesboro market upon joining the company 17 years ago…

First Security acquires property near I-430 for new Little Rock HQ

First Security Bancorp has purchased property from Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS) on Rodney Parham Road near I-430 in Little Rock, where it will establish its Little Rock headquarters….

Itzel Meador hits the ground running as First Security Bank’s SBA lending director

The path to Small Business Administration (SBA) lending for First Security Bank’s Itzel Meador has been a long and winding road — and a promising career journey, too. The Dallas…

First Security Bank promotes five in Jonesboro

First Security Bank in Jonesboro has made five promotions, including Dana Watkins to senior vice president and Seth Williams to vice president. Kathy Gardner, Alex Beasley and Will Edwards also…

Former Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin joins First Security Bank

Former Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin will return to his banking roots. First Security Bank announced Thursday (Jan. 28) that Perrin, a former banker, will join the Searcy-based financial institution as…

Business hall of fame inductee Reynie Rutledge benefits from ‘right place, right time’

Business Hall of Fame inductee Reynie Rutledge says being in the ‘right place at the right time’ had a lot to do with his success. On Friday (Feb. 7) four…

First Security Bank formally opens for business in the Fort Smith metro

The first office in the Fort Smith metro for Searcy-based First Security Bank held its formal opening Thursday (Nov. 8) at its 720 Garrison Ave. location in downtown Fort Smith….

First Security Bank moves into Fort Smith market, former Town Club will office operations

Fort Smith native Zach Ledford will return to his hometown to lead operations for First Security Bank, which is opening up a downtown location in the old Town Club property…

First Security Bank tops list of best ROA ratios

For the sixth time in the past seven years, family owned First Security Bank of Searcy has the best return on assets (ROA) of the privately owned banks doing business…

First Security Bank NWA names new president

Adam Rutledge has been named CEO and president of First Security Bank's Northwest Arkansas market. Jim Taylor, who had served as president of the market, will continue a leadership role…

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