George A. Makris, Jr.

Year First Elected to Board: 1997
Tenure: 28 years
Age: 68

Professional Experience

Mr. Makris currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Simmons First National Corporation and the Company’s lead subsidiary, Simmons Bank. Prior to his employment by the Company on January 2, 2013, Mr. Makris had been employed by M. K. Distributors, Inc. since 1980 and had served as its President since 1985. Mr. Makris previously served as a member of the board of directors of Worthen National Bank – Pine Bluff and its successors from 1985 to 1996 and served as chairman from 1994 to 1996.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration), Rhodes College
• Master of Business Administration, University of Arkansas

Experience and Qualifications

Current Affiliations:

• Board of Directors – Simmons First Foundation
• Board of Directors – Arkansas Champions Trust
• Board of Visitors – UA Little Rock
• Board of Trustees – Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Past Affiliations:

Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County, Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, King Cotton Sports, Trinity Episcopal Church, Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas, National Beer Wholesalers, UAPB Board of Visitors