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Jay Brogdon

Joined Simmons First National Corporation: 2021
Age: 45

Professional Experience

Mr. Brogdon became President and Chief Executive Officer of Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank on January 1, 2026. Previously, Mr. Brogdon served as President since January 2023, overseeing all revenue lines, finance, operations, information technology and corporate strategy. Prior to joining Simmons in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer, Brogdon worked at Stephens Inc. for over 13 years where he served as managing director in the investment banking division. Prior to Stephens, he served four years at Deloitte.

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Accounting and Business Management), Harding University

-The following individuals are executive officers: Jay Brogdon, Daniel Hobbs, Chris Van Steenberg, Jonathan Schneider, Brian Jackson, George Makris, III, Jena Compton, David Garner, Tina Groves, and Brad Yaney.

-The following individuals hold officer positions at Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank: Jay Brogdon, Daniel Hobbs, Chris Van Steenberg, Ed Bilek, 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, Jimmy Crocker, Josh Herron, Lisa Hunter, Josh Jensen, Elizabeth Machen, Chris White and Brad Yaney.