From Staff Reports
The Board of Directors of Community First Bank has announced the promotion of Rick Harris as its new Pea Ridge president.
Chief Executive Officer of Community First Bank, David Morton said, "Rick is a natural leader. He has the banking and people skills necessary to make a significant difference in Pea Ridge."
Harris began his banking career more than 40 years ago with three of those years at Community First Bank. He attended Eastern New Mexico University and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Harris is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking and the National Commercial Lending School. He is a 30-year member of the Rotary Club, a Chamber of Commerce Member and Pea Ridge Scholarship Committee Member. His hobbies include golf, biking and pickle ball. Rick and his wife, Suzanne, have three grown boys: Brace, University of Arkansas graduate; Cole, Yale University graduate; and Dane, University of Arkansas graduate.
"He and our outstanding team of banker-partners in Pea Ridge love serving the wonderful citizens and local entities of this beautiful and thriving community. Our entire organization is extremely proud of this team, Rick Harris as their president and all the partnerships Community First Bank has developed in the region," Morten said.
Community First Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank with locations in Pea Ridge, Eureka Springs, Berryville and Harrison. Established in 1997, Community First Bank is owned by more than 400 shareholders all living, working and raising families in these communities. Community First Bank is a proud member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
Business on 07/16/2014