Marty D. Casteel

Year First Elected to Board: 2020
Tenure: 5 years
Age: 74

 

Professional Experience

On January 1, 2026, Mr. Casteel became Chairman of Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank. Mr. Casteel was employed by the Company’s lead subsidiary, Simmons Bank, for over 30 years prior to his retirment in 2020. During that time, he held various leadership roles, including serving as Simmons Bank’s chairman, president, and chief executive officer from 2013 to 2020. In addition, Mr. Casteel was a senior executive vice president of the Company from 2013 to 2020.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing), University of Arkansas

Experience and Qualifications

• Jefferson Regional Medical Center (board member)
• Arkansas Research Alliance (board member)
• Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County (former board member)
• Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas (past president)
• U.S. Army veteran