Dwight Ford has been named executive vice president and chief credit officer at First Community Bank of Batesville.
Ford joined the bank in 2007 and has more than 26 years of experience in the industry.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance with an emphasis in banking from Arkansas State University and his MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and his certificate in financial planning from Christian Brothers University.
Ford is also a certified regulatory compliance manager through the American Bankers Association.
In addition, he is a member of the Batesville Rotary Club, treasurer for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and a trustee and treasurer for the Tunstall Cemetery.
Travis Hon and Justin Taylor have also been promoted to new positions.
Hon has been promoted to senior vice president and creative director. He joined the bank in 2010.
Taylor’s new job is events and community relations with the marketing department. He joined First Community in 2017.