Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA recently opened its 79th branch, a 3,300-square foot location in Lumberton. The addition extends the bank’s Southeast Texas region’s reach further north into Hardin County. The region also has locations in Orange, Vidor, Mauriceville, Newton, Port Arthur and Beaumont. First Financial Bank expanded its footprint into Southeast Texas in 2013, comprising one of the bank’s 12 regions in the state.
“Lumberton is a vibrant, rapidly growing community in a region that is a natural fit for First Financial Bank,” says Stephen Lee, chairman, president and CEO of the Southeast region. “First Financial Bank moved into the region nine years ago and, over that time, the company has experienced tremendous growth. The people and businesses in Southeast Texas have been great customers and we look forward to expanding our presence and serving them long into the future.”
The new facility features a three-lane drive-through, plus ATM, lobby tellers and convenient access off Hwy. 96, immediately north of Lumberton High School and west of Walmart.
“Relationship banking has fallen at many banks, but not at First Financial,” notes TJ Lingle, senior vice president/Hardin County market president. “We are excited to bring personal banking to the Lumberton community, where we know our clients and they know us. Our bankers live and work here, our kids attend local schools, and our family members own businesses in Lumberton. We are not only committed to the community, but invested as well.”
Established in 1890, First Financial Bank NA, with 79 locations in Texas, is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares Inc. The company also operates First Financial Trust & Asset Management Co. NA with eight locations and First Technology Services Inc., a technology operating company.
