David Bartlett
Proxy Shows Compensation Boost for George Makris in 2015
The annual compensation of the top executive at Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff doubled last year, according to the company's proxy statement, filed Monday. read more >
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David Bartlett to Retire from Simmons; Ledbetter, Others Promoted
David Bartlett will retire in January as president of Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff, and Barry Ledbetter will assume his duties as chief banking officer of Simmons First National Bank. read more >
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Simmons First Proxy: Pay Rise for George Makris, Payments to French Hill in 2014
The compensation of the top executive at Simmons First National Corp. mushroomed by 135 percent in 2014, the year he succeeded J. Thomas May as CEO. read more >
by George Waldon -
Simmons First Execs See Compensation Boosts
Three of the five top executives at Simmons First National Corp. enjoyed double-digit gains in their compensation packages during 2013. read more >
by George Waldon -
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