FARMERS & MERCHANTS HIRES SIMONE SINGH

AS COMMERCIAL LOAN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville have hired Simone Singh as Commercial Loan and Community Development Officer. Singh, who began her role in August, brings more than 10 years of experience in lending and relationship management to the position.

Singh will be responsible for managing the commercial loan portfolio and developing new business for the bank. She will be based at The Bank of Fayetteville branch at 1 S. Block Ave. in Fayetteville.

“We are thrilled to welcome Simone Singh to our team,” Farmers and Merchants Bank CEO Brad Chambless said. “Her extensive experience and passion for supporting business owners align perfectly with our commitment to providing tailored financial solutions to our community.”

Singh’s journey in banking began as a means to fund her film school education, but quickly evolved into a fulfilling career. She previously worked for 11 years at Arvest Bank, most recently as a commercial banker.

“What started as a practical decision turned into a deep passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve their financial goals,” Singh said. “I’m excited to bring this passion to Farmers and Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville.”

With a degree in mass communications from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and additional training from the Arkansas Bankers Association Commercial Lending School, Singh brings communication skills and financial expertise to her role. She also serves as the president of the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas, is a founding member of CREW Northwest Arkansas, and serves on the young leaders committee of the Urban Land Institute’s Northwest Arkansas chapter.

“HER EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION FOR SUPPORTING BUSINESS OWNERS ALIGN PERFECTLY WITH OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING TAILORED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY.”