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We're so excited to bring Arkansas' first PGA TOUR Champions event to Little Rock in a few short weeks! Yesterday's media day set the stage for what's to come and the positive impact this event will have on our community. Tickets are on sale now! Join us October 25-27: https://bit.ly/47QHrWu

As a Simmons Bank Ambassador, Les Shumake is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. In his role, Les prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of his colleagues, understanding that a thriving workplace culture benefits not only the employees but also the customers they serve. He is committed to ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. Les values that at Simmons Bank there is a strong focus on diversity and open dialogue in the workplace. He likes how everyone is encouraged to share different ideas and ways of thinking, which he believes makes the team stronger and #bettertogether. Through his efforts, Les aspires to not only enhance the collaborative spirit of his team but also to ensure that Simmons Bank remains a leader in creating a workplace where every employee and customer feels recognized and valued.

This September, we're celebrating our 7th annual Simmons Service Month, highlighting our commitment to giving back to the community. Throughout the month, associates are joining forces to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Each team selects a cause they're passionate about and engages in volunteer work for up to eight company-paid hours. This effort is a key part of our "better together" culture and plays a significant role in strengthening our bond with the communities we serve. Associates who volunteer 15 hours during September will be recognized as "Star Volunteers" and will be rewarded with $150 to donate to a qualifying organization of their choice. We can't wait to see the impact we'll have this year!

For us, Foundation Friday at the Simmons Bank Open is more than just an event; it's a tradition that embodies our commitment to giving back and fostering a sense of community and support for meaningful causes. This year we were honored to support Water Walkers and The Refuge Center for Counseling. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this event!

Jason Waters, Chief Investment Officer, appeared on KARK 4 to discuss the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates by 50 basis points. This marks the first reduction since 2020 and is expected to have a ripple effect across various segments of the U.S. economy. The implications of the Federal Reserve's action are multifaceted. The primary goal of lowering interest rates is to control inflation and stimulate economic growth by making financing more affordable. This encourages consumers and businesses to enhance their spending and investment, leading to an increase in economic capital. As a result, this capital influx is expected to drive economic and market growth. https://lnkd.in/d5RJNmP2

During a touching ceremony at the Simmons Bank Open, the Simmons First Foundation presented the parents of the late Grayson Murray with a $25,000 donation for their newly established foundation. PGA TOUR winner Will Zalatoris, a Simmons Bank ambassador, also announced his intention to match the $25,000 donation, bringing the total contribution to the Grayson Murray Foundation to $50,000. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkBf7BQ2

In honor of World Cystic Fibrosis Day, we're highlighting an incredible associate and the impact Cystic Fibrosis (CF) has had on his family. Haskell Anderson, Vice President and Market Retail Manager, is known for his friendliness, can-do spirit, and passion for serving his customers and the community of Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2003 his 18-month-old son Reece was diagnosed with CF. Haskell recalls, "It is hard to describe the helpless feeling of knowing your child has an illness there is no cure for and will be fighting for the rest of his life. I am a fixer by nature and it was very difficult to know there was really nothing I could do to fix the situation." But one thing Haskell knew he could was to volunteer and advocate. After finding out that the local office of the CF Foundation was around the corner from his branch, he immediately got connected. "My goal from that day forward was to do what I could to make sure that our kids had a reason to hope for a future by getting more people involved in the fight locally." For over twenty years, Haskell has served in various leadership roles with the CF Foundation and championed the Little Rock Great Strides event. In recognition of his positive impact on the community, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Arkansas/West Tennessee Chapter recently awarded Haskell the Breath of Life Award. We're incredibly proud of Haskell and inspired by his advocacy, which is helping many other individuals and families impacted by CF.

Congratulations to two newly promoted leaders within Simmons’ Credit Risk organization. Collin Moody and William Childs have been named Corporate Credit Risk Officer and Senior Vice President of Lending Operations, respectively. Collin joined Simmons nearly five years ago and most recently served as Senior Vice President and Director of Credit Risk. William has been with the bank for seven years and previously served as Vice President and Director of Lending Operations Analysis. We’re proud to congratulate both Collin and William on their new leadership roles and applaud their exemplification of Simmons Bank’s Pursue Growth culture!

Congratulations to Terry Wood, who recently celebrated 40 years with Simmons Bank! Community Regional Executive Tommy Jarrett says, "Terry has been the face of Simmons in Dumas, Arkansas for 40 years. She treats our customers like her friends and family. She has a strong work ethic and has worked tirelessly in the community." Thank you, Terry, for 40 years of loyalty to our company and customers!

We’re honored to be named to Forbes’ prestigious list of “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024” for Missouri. The award is based on an independent survey of more than 160,000 workers. We are incredibly proud of our Missouri team and are grateful for Forbes’ recognition of Simmons Bank as a great place to work!