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Jena Compton

Joined Simmons First National Corporation: 2015
Age: 52

Professional Experience

Mrs. Compton serves as Simmons Bank’s Chief People Officer with responsibility for all human resources functions, including culture, organizational effectiveness, total rewards, talent acquisition, training, talent management and employee relations. Led by the company’s culture cornerstones – Passion, Pursue Growth, Integrity, Better Together, Build Loyalty and High Performance – Jena is focused on introducing innovative ideas and creating exciting, company-wide programs.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
  • Juris Doctor, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Experience and Qualifications

  • Little Rock Soiree Magazine’s 2016 “Women to Watch” list
  • Mount St. Mary Academy Board of Directors (Vice Chairman)

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