PINE
BLUFF, Ark., July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons
Bank announced today a $25,000
donation to St. Peter Catholic Church in honor of former board
member W. Scott McGeorge. The gift
will support the repair and remodel of St. Raphael Church in
Pine Bluff, which was established
in 1932.
"For many years we've been privileged to have Scott as an
influential director on our board," said George Makris, Jr. executive chairman and
chairman of the board of Simmons
Bank. "He has provided valuable insight and contributions as
we geographically diversified our franchise and I'm extremely
grateful for the leadership he has brought to Simmons over the
years. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I extend our
gratitude and appreciation for his nearly two decades of dedicated
and thoughtful service."
McGeorge joined Simmons board of directors in 2005 and also
served as a member of the board of the directors of Simmons First
National Corporation, where he most recently served as a member of
both the Audit and Compensation Committees. A graduate of the
University of Arkansas and former
officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, McGeorge is the senior member of a
group of McGeorge and McGeorge - Dickinson family-owned companies
that include Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co., McGeorge Contracting
Co., Inc., and Cornerstone Farm and Gin Co. where he serves as
Chairman, Chairman, and Vice President, respectively.
Simmons
Bank
Simmons Bank is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation
(NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that
has paid cash dividends for 115 consecutive years. Simmons Bank operates 233 branches in
Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial
solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. In 2024,
Simmons Bank was recognized by
U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024-2025 Best
Companies to Work For in the South and by Forbes as one
of America's Best-In-State Banks 2024 in Tennessee. In 2023, Simmons Bank was recognized by Forbes as
one of America's Best Midsize Employers and among the World's
Best Banks for the fourth consecutive year. Additional information
about Simmons Bank can be found on
our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on
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