CONROE, Texas,
July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons
Bank announced today a $25,000
donation to Hope's Path nonprofit in honor of former board member
Dean Bass. Hope's Path, based in
Spring, Texas, is a 501(c)3
nonprofit that uses a faith-based community approach to direct
former foster youth or homeless youth, towards confident
sustainable independence.
"On behalf of Simmons board of directors, I would like to thank
Dean for his unwavering commitment and leadership to Simmons," said
George Makris, Jr. executive
chairman and chairman of the board of Simmons Bank. "His vision, thoughtful counsel
and dedication have been instrumental in shaping how we navigate
change and uphold our position as a strong community partner."
Bass joined Simmons and Simmons First National Corporation's
board of directors in 2022 following Simmons acquisition of Spirit
of Texas Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary bank,
Spirit of Texas Bank SSB (collectively Spirit). A graduate of
Abilene Christian University, Bass
served as chairman and chief executive officer of Spirit since
their inception in 2008. Prior to joining Spirit, he founded and
served as president and chief executive officer of Royal Oaks Bank, SSB.
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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