SFNC - Leadership updates

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) (Simmons or Company) today announced that George Makris, Jr. has decided to retire as Chairman and CEO of the Company and Simmons Bank at the end of 2025. Jay Brogdon, who currently serves as President of the Company and Simmons Bank, will assume the additional role of CEO and join the boards of directors effective January 1, 2026. Marty Casteel, former Chairman, CEO, and President of Simmons Bank and a current director of the Company and Simmons Bank, will become Chairman of both entities effective January 1, 2026.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials from the Simmons Bank Championship –  a PGA TOUR Champions  tournament – announced today that Stephens Inc., an independent financial services firm headquartered in Arkansas, will be the presenting sponsor of the event, which will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas, later this year. "We are delighted to be able to partner with Stephens in establishing the Simmons Bank Championship," said George Makris, Jr., Simmons Bank's executive chairman.  "Stephens is an internationally renowned organization with a commitment to excellence, and its generous support will help ensure that this tournament provides a first

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) ("Company") and Simmons Bank ("Bank," and together with the Company, "Simmons") today announced changes to certain executive management roles.  George Makris, Jr., Simmons' current chairman and chief executive officer, will assume the role of full-time executive chairman of Simmons.  Mr. Makris has been a director of the Company since 1997 and has served as its chief executive officer since 2014.  In his new role, Mr. Makris will continue to lead Simmons' boards of directors as the