Homegrown Banking that's Safe, Innovative and Focused on You
Started here. Staying here.
Bank history is usually little more than a timeline of acquisitions
and mergers. But ours really is different - and we think you'll
find it worth the mention.
In 1945, a group of area farmers wanted to make sure they always
had access to credit. They believed local folks understood them
best, and were perfectly capable of making sound financial decisions.
Plus, local people had a vested interest in the farmers' success.
Area business owners felt the same way. So they opened Farmers &
Merchants Bank. 60 years later we still are the local bank of choice…we
live and work where our customers need banking assistance.
It's a simple beginning that is at the heart of everything we stand
for today. We're still locally owned - with about 300 shareholders
- most from this area. And we're still the local bank of choice.
In today's world of consolidation, buy-outs and mega-brands, we're
satisfied just being your hometown bank. We enjoy living and working
right here - right alongside the customers who depend on us.
What's more, Farmers & Merchants is just as secure as the big
banks. We are regularly listed among the safest and soundest in
the country by bank analysts Bauer Financial and Sheshunoff.
Farmers & Merchants Bank. Big city capabilities. Small town
service.
A History of Firsts
Other banks give lip service to convenience and service, but Farmers
& Merchants takes action - and we do it first.
We were to first bank in Arkansas County to have:
- a drive-through window
- ATMs
- Telebanc - banking by phone
- Internet bill pay
- overdraft privilege
- totally free checking
- accounts just for seniors
What's It Mean to You? Me Banking.
Our roots and our innovations make it clear: we're all about you.
Whether it's the convenience of 24-hour banking or the peace of
mind of having a line of credit, we'll help you get what you want.
That's Me Banking. At Farmers and Merchants, you can create the
banking experience you desire…from online banking to eight
convenient branch offices. From home equity loans to personal lines
of credit. We have it and can customize it just for you.
Board Members
Roy O. McCollum, III, Chairman of the Board
Mickey Pierce, Vice Chairman of the Board
Robert Seidenstricker, Secretary of the Board
Patricia M. Townsend
Ray Vester
Jerry Carter
Robert Pond
Gary Hudson
Don Pattillo
Management Staff
Don Pattillo, President & CEO
Gary Hudson, Executive Vice President
Glenn Bauman, Senior Vice-President/loan officer
Jody Fowler, Senior Vice-President/operations
Richard McMinn Senior Vice President/trust officer
Charles Holt, Senior Vice-President/loan officer
Mary Jo Fortune, Senior Vice- President/ loan officer
Jo Ann West, Senior Vice- President/ Customer Service
David Hardke, Senior Vice-President/Prairie County Manager
Donna Kimes, Senior Vice-President/ Marketing
Joe Hackney, Vice-President/ loan officer
Judy Baser, Vice-President/compliance
Linda Holmes, Vice-President/Head Teller
Mark Hiryak, Vice-President/ Data Processing
Mary Jane McCollum, Vice-President/credit collateral
Ann Pond, Vice-President/Credit card services
Connie Allmond, Vice-President/Human Resources
Lee Ann Krisell, Vice-President/New Accounts
Debbi DePriest, Asst. Vice-President/Mortgage lending
Donna Parchman, Vice-President/Des Arc Branch Manager
Carolyn McGraw, Asst. Vice-President/ Trust Department
Kayleen Cunningham, Asst Vice-President/loan officer
Betty Thompson, Loan Officer/Hazen Branch Manager
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