NEWS & MOVES FIRST COMMUNITY BANK’S BILL OLIVA WINS ABA BILL HOLMES LEADERSHIP AWARD
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Bill Oliva
Vice President, Commercial Lending & Diversity Outreach
irst Community Bank’s Bill Oliva has been honored by the Arkansas Bankers Association with the Bill Holmes Leadership Award. This prestigious distinction recognizes outstanding leadership among the emerging leaders in Arkansas banking. The award is in honor of former ABA President Bill Holmes (1949-2018) to recognize rising stars who contribute to team success, industry success, and to making an impact on their communities. “Bill’s career is a reflection of his values that civic and community engagement go hand-in-hand with what he does every day as a commercial lender and as an integral part of our bank’s efforts in diversity outreach,” said Boris Dover, president and chief operating officer for First Community Bank. “Bill exemplifies the spirit of the Bill Holmes Leadership Award. Having personally known Mr. Bill Holmes and the tremendous legacy that he left behind, I think this particular award recipient would make him proud. We congratulate Bill and thank him for his continued service.” “This is a huge award, and I’m flattered to receive such an accolade,” said Bill Oliva, vice president, commercial lending & diversity outreach. “For me, banking has been not only rewarding but also a challenging career path. To know that we can help serve the
communities that we’re in by helping underserved families buy their first homes, start successful businesses, or further their children’s education is a unique and powerful opportunity that we get to be a part of everyday. I’m grateful to First Community Bank for taking an interest in me at a young age, and helping me to reach the milestones that I have achieved to date. Finally, I want to thank the Arkansas Bankers Association for presenting me with this tremendous honor.” Oliva has served the bank in various roles including marketing, insurance, Hispanic outreach and lending. In his current role as vice president, commercial lender and diversity outreach officer, he focuses on commercial lending within Independence County and the surrounding areas, as well as works diligently to provide quality-banking services to the underbanked communities in the area. Oliva is a graduate of Leadership Batesville and was named Ambassador of the Year in 2016 by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the North East Arkansas Hispanic Professionals Network (NEAHPN) and the adult education board of the NEAHPN which caters to non-traditional students. He is an emeritus ambassador with the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
ARMOR BANK NAMES GREG GIBSON PRESIDENT OF FORREST CITY MARKET
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Greg Gibson
Forrest City Market President
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rmor Bank has announced the hiring of Greg Gibson as the Forrest City Market President. Gibson will lead the bank’s Forrest City team in serving the consumer, commercial and agricultural needs of the market. “We are very excited to add the lending, leadership, and agriculture experience that Greg will bring to the table,” said Chad May, Armor Bank CEO. “Greg will work closely with our Forrest City team members to enhance Armor Bank's presence in Forrest City and the East Arkansas agriculture community.” Gibson joins Armor Bank with nine years of experience as an agricultural lender in Eastern Arkansas.
“GREG WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR FORREST CITY TEAM MEMBERS TO ENHANCE ARMOR BANK'S PRESENCE IN FORREST CITY AND THE EAST ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY.”
