Jim Cargill
Arvest Names Ron Witherspoon Next CEO in Little Rock
Witherspoon is returning to Little Rock after serving as local bank president for Arvest in Oklahoma City since March 2014. read more >
Jim Cargill, Arvest Bank’s Central Arkansas Chief, Announces Retirement
Cargill is a fourth-generation banker who has worked with Arvest for more than 37 years. read more >
Banks Adapt as Money Goes Digital (Jim Cargill Commentary)
A complex and rapidly evolving ecosystem of digital first cryptocurrency-related products has arisen in the financial world. read more >
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Harrell Installed as Arkansas Bankers Association Chairman
Jonathan Harrell is installed as the 2020-21 chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association at the ABA Membership Meeting. read more >
Jim Cargill Recognized by World Services for the Blind (Movers & Shakers)
Jim Cargill, president and CEO of Arvest Bank for central, northeast and southwest Arkansas, will be honored by World Services for the Blind with the organization’s 19th Annual Vision Award. read more >
Arvest Secures Names Rights for New Ballroom in Jonesboro
The grand ballroom in the newly-constructed Embassy Suites by Hilton and Red Wolf Convention Center will be the Arvest Ballroom when the hotel opens in October. read more >
Arvest Bank Completes Bear State Conversion
Arvest Bank announced Tuesday that it has completed the transition and conversion process of Bear State Bank customers, branches and systems. read more >
Cathy Owen Becomes 1st Woman to Lead Arkansas Bankers Association
Cathy Owen became the first woman elected to the Arkansas Bankers Association's top post when she was installed Tuesday as chairman for 2018- read more >
Skip Colvin Slotted as Community President for Arvest (Movers & Shakers)
As community bank president, Colvin is charged with formulating a hierarchy of objectives and standards of performance, strategies, plans and budgets, among other responsibilities. read more >
Colvin to Lead Arvest Bank in Conway, Morrilton
Richard W. "Skip" Colvin has been named community bank president for Arvest Bank in Conway and Morrilton. read more >
Madeline Kurrus Moore Returns To Arvest HR
Madeline Kurrus Moore has been hired as human resources manager for Arvest Bank’s central Arkansas market. read more >
Arvest-Central Arkansas CEO Jim Cargill on the Difference Between Service and Expense
Jim Cargill has been with Arvest for more than 30 years, where he is currently president & CEO of Arvest Bank-Central Arkansas. read more >
Tourism Department, Arvest Unveil Specialty Debit Cards
The Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism and Arvest Bank announced on Wednesday that they’ve created eight limited-edition specialty debit cards that showcase some of the state’s most scenic and popular attractions. read more >
Jim Cargill Named President, CEO for Arvest Central Arkansas
Arvest Bank announces the promotion of Jim Cargill to president and CEO for the bank's central Arkansas market. He will succeed CEO John Womack, who will retire on Sept. 30. The market includes more than 450 employees and 32 banking locations. read more >
Survey: Arkansas Consumers Planning for Bigger Purchases, Saving More
Arkansas consumers expect to make large purchases now because they're seeing low unemployment rates, lower interest rates and the possibility of inflation, according to a new survey. read more >
Arkansas Consumer Sentiment Continues to Climb
The current consumer sentiment index for Arkansas is 84.9, up from 77.8 in September, according to the spring 2016 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey, released Tuesday. read more >
Arvest Launches Online Resource for Business Owners
Arvest Bank of Fayetteville announces the launch of Arvest Biz Center, a tool for entrepreneurs. read more >
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