The First National Bank of Central Texas Opens Banking Center in Gatesville

Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas recently opened a new banking center in Gatesville. A new facility is currently under construction at  2908 E. Main St. It is expected to open in late 2023 or early 2024. Currently, the bank is operating a temporary location at 1400 E. Main St. in Gatesville. “We … Read more

The First National Bank of Central Texas Appoints Attorney and Real Estate Professional to Board

Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas has appointed two new business leaders to its board of directors. The appointments were announced by Joe Barrow, chairman and CEO. Julia Jurgensen is an attorney with Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson PLLC. The Waco native’s work focuses on construction contract negotiation and consulting, construction disputes … Read more

The First National Bank of Central Texas Appoints Two New Board Members

Joe Barrow, chairman and CEO of The First National Bank of Central Texas, based in Waco, recently announced the appointment of Gregg Glime and Marshall Stewman to the bank’s board of directors. Glime is a commercial realtor with Coldwell Banker Commercial in Waco. He has represented a broad range of local, institutional and national clients. His … Read more

Barton Joins The First National Bank of Central Texas as HR Director

The First National Bank of Central Texas, based in Waco, has hired Liz Barton to serve as vice president/director of human resources. The announcement was made by Joe Barrow, chairman and CEO. Barton is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, … Read more

Brown Tapped as Senior Vice President/Business Development Officer at The First National Bank of Central Texas

Sam Brown has joined Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas to serve as senior vice president/business development officer. He will office out of the bank’s Woodway branch in Waco. Brown has 20 years of community banking experience in the Waco area. Brown is a graduate of the University of Texas. He has held leadership roles … Read more

Barrow Tapped as Chairman/CEO, Kuehl Named President at The First National Bank of Central Texas

Joe Barrow

The board of directors of Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas announced on September 11 that Joe Barrow will become the bank’s chairman and CEO and Sloan Kuehl will serve as president and chief lending officer, effective January 1, 2021. The board reached the decision based on current President and CEO Randy Crawford … Read more