On July 23, First Financial Bankshares Inc., the parent company of Abilene-based First Financial Bank, announced the promotion of Kyle McVey to executive vice president and chief financial officer of the bank, a position previously held by Michelle Hickox. Hickox will continue serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer for First Financial Bankshares.

“Kyle’s contributions have significantly shaped our company’s progress—from supporting regional leadership to enhancing our investor relations and accounting practices,” says F. Scott Dueser, chairman and CEO of First Financial Bankshares. “His leadership in our ‘Customer Service First’ initiative and dedication to community involvement have helped us deliver on our promise of excellence.”

McVey joined First Financial Bank in 2011 after two years with KPMG LLP in Jacksonville, Florida. In his most recent role as executive vice president and chief accounting officer, he oversaw key areas, including financial reporting, acquisition strategy and analysis, audit and internal controls, investor relations and cross-functional leadership throughout the company. He serves as co-chair of First Financial Bank’s “Customer Service First” program and played a pivotal role in crafting the company’s vision and mission statements, as well as the development of the 21 non-negotiables that define excellence in customer service. McVey collaborated closely with Horst Schulze, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. and a renowned leader in hospitality, to establish the foundation of a service culture that has elevated First Financial Bank’s brand and reputation.

McVey holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance and a master’s degree in accounting from Abilene Christian University. He is a licensed CPA and a graduate of the SW Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University (SWGSB). While attending SWGSB, McVey was a two-time winner of the James B. Gardner Commerce Street Capital Scholarship, which recognizes participants who attain the highest level of academic achievement and best represent the educational ideals of merit and leadership, and was recognized as valedictorian of his class.

Established in 1889, First Financial Bank operates 79 locations in Texas.