First Service Bank is pleased to announce that Megan Crist has joined the Mortgage Lending team. Crist brings 16 years of banking and lending experience to her new role, having most recently served as a Mortgage Loan Officer at another financial institution. She will focus on mortgage lending and business development in the Saline County market.

First Service Bank is pleased to announce that Matt Thorpe has joined the organization as Market President in Maumelle. Thorpe brings over 20 years of banking experience to his new role, having most recently served as a Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at another financial institution. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

First Service Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Cassie Swafford to HR & Payroll Administrator. Swafford, a native of Conway, Arkansas, most recently served as a Mortgage Loan Assistant, helping Loan Officers and Processors with secondary market purchases and refinances. She has been with First Service Bank for nearly three years since her rehire date and brings a total of five and a half years of banking experience to her new position.

First Service Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Will Burgess to Credit Analyst. Burgess, who joined First Service Bank 1.5 years ago as a Universal Banker, brings both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Central Arkansas to his new role. Originally from Hot Springs, he now resides in Little Rock.

First Service Bank is proud to announce that IvaNelle Meyer has rejoined the organization to support its Government-Guaranteed Lending Department. Meyer brings valuable experience in lending, including her previous role as a Loan Processor at First Service Bank for 1.5 years and her most recent position as a Commercial Loan Specialist at USDA Rural Development. In her new role, Meyer will prepare government-guaranteed loan applications and serve as a subject matter specialist for internal teams on program requirements and compliance.

First Service Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashley Ludwig to Loan Operations Post Closing Lead. Ludwig, who has been with First Service Bank for five years, brings nearly 11 years of banking experience to her new role—having worked on the front line as a teller, in deposit operations, check fraud prevention, and most recently, in loan operations.

First Service Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Ireland Green as its new Marketing Assistant. Green, who graduated in December 2024 from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, brings fresh ideas and a passion for community involvement to the bank’s marketing team.

First Service Bank is proud to announce that Adam Eoff has joined the organization as Market President for Saline County. A native of Benton, Arkansas, Eoff previously served as a Senior Vice President at Gateway Bank and has been involved in the banking industry since 2018. As Market President, he will focus on continuing First Service Bank’s efforts to serve local businesses, families, and communities across the region.

First Service Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Hayes Johnson to Project Manager. Johnson, has been with the bank for four and a half years and most recently served as a Universal Banker. In his previous role, he was responsible for opening accounts, processing customer transactions, promoting bank products, and building relationships within the community. He also served as a Customer Care Specialist prior to becoming a Universal Banker.

First Service Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Parker Glass to Project Manager. In this new role, Glass will oversee and manage internal projects from start to finish, bringing fresh ideas and strategies to enhance efficiency and streamline operations throughout the bank.

GREENBRIER, AR – First Service Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Hallie M Calvin to Senior Commercial Loan Officer. Calvin has played a key role in supporting the bank’s growth since joining the institution a year ago. Previously serving as Commercial Loan Officer, she helped foster the bank’s success by making quality commercial loans and soliciting deposits.