PINE
BLUFF, Ark., July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons
Bank announced today a $25,000
donation to the Simmons First Foundation in honor of former board
member Jay Burchfield.
"Jay's extensive knowledge of the financial industry and insight
have been invaluable to us," said George Makris, Jr. executive
chairman and chairman of the board of Simmons Bank. "We have all benefited from his
track record of strategic thinking and focus on execution. Jay's
leadership and collaboration on the board will be greatly missed,
and we are deeply grateful for the significant contributions he has
made to our company during his tenure."
Burchfield joined Simmons board of directors in 2015 and also
served as a member of the board of directors of Simmons First
National Corporation, where he most recently served as a member of
both the Audit and Compensation Committees. A graduate of
Central Missouri State University and
veteran of the U.S. Army, Burchfield is the retired Chairman
of Ozark Trust and Investment Corporation and its subsidiary
company, Trust Company of the Ozarks. His career spanned over 40
years, primarily in the banking and financial services
industry.
The Simmons First Foundation was established in 2014 to help
give back to the communities that have been so vital to our
continuing growth and success. Former Simmons CEO Tommy May leads the foundation and stewards its
mission to improve the lives of children through programs that
enhance education and healthcare. Additionally, the foundation has
established an endowment to support environmental &
conservation efforts.
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
X (formerly Twitter) or by visiting our newsroom.
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