Bank OZK of Little Rock announced it has hired Andrea Chomakos as chief fiduciary officer.
Chomakos joins Bank OZK from McGuireWoods LLP of Richmond, Virginia, where she was a partner and served as co-chair of the firm’s fiduciary litigation practice. She also regularly advised and represented fiduciaries in disputes and litigation.
Chomakos has more than 20 years of experience representing high net worth clients with sophisticated estate plans, buying and selling businesses and implementing charitable planning, Bank OZK said in a news release.
In her new role, she'll oversee the fiduciary administration of personal trust accounts on behalf of Bank OZK clients.
“With her impressive background and experience overseeing complex fiduciary matters, we know Andrea will bring immense value to our team and clients with the standard of excellence they expect from Bank OZK," Chris Henry, the bank's managing director of trust and wealth, said in the release.
Chomakos is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. She received her bachelor's from the University of Michigan, her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and her master's in taxation from New York University School of Law.
“I am thrilled to be joining one of the top performing banks in the country and to have the opportunity to lead its fiduciary services team,” Chomakos said. “In addition to helping drive growth and solve fiduciary challenges, I look forward to building relationships with our Bank OZK clients and delivering services that meet their financial needs.”
