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Bob Fehlman

First joined Simmons First National Corporation: 1992
Age: 57

Professional Experience

Mr. Fehlman was named Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2023. Prior to assuming the role of CEO, Fehlman served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Simmons First National Corporation. With more than 30 years of experience with Simmons in finance and accounting, he has served as CFO, treasurer, and controller and in audit, serving as audit manager and IT auditor.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Henderson State University
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Risk Professional

Experience and Qualifications

  • Arkansas Business’ CFO Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
  • Arkansas Business “40 Under 40” honoree
  • Simmons First Foundation board (member)

-The following individuals are executive officers: George Makris, Jr., Bob Fehlman, Jay Brogdon, Steve Massanelli, Daniel Hobbs, Jena Compton, David Garner, Ann Madea, George Makris, III, Chad Rawls, and Brad Yaney.

-The following individuals hold officer positions at Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank: George Makris, Jr., Bob Fehlman, Jay Brogdon, Steve Massanelli, Daniel Hobbs, Jena Compton, David Garner, Tina Groves, Rodney Hawkins, Ann Madea, and George Makris, III.

-The following individuals hold officer positions at Simmons Bank only: Alex Carriles, Josh Herron, Lisa Hunter, Elizabeth Machen, Chad Rawls, Brad Yaney and Steve Wade.