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Keith Thompson: An Agricultural Entrepreneur’s Path to Sowing Success

Meet Keith Thompson, a visionary agricultural entrepreneur whose journey with Farmers & Merchants Bank is a testament to the personalized and supportive relationships the bank strives to cultivate. During the 1980’s, Thompson initiated his association with Farmers and Merchants Bank through the then-president, Don Pattillo. Years later, he was also fortunate to establish a relationship […]

Bethany Reed: Rising Star at Farmers & Merchants Bank

Hailing from Prairie Grove, Bethany Reed has had a remarkable journey in the banking industry, embodying many of the core values upheld by Farmers & Merchants Bank: authentic relationships, quality customer service and community involvement. A former hairdresser, she began her banking career in 2011 as a teller at The Bank of Fayetteville branch in […]

From the Fields to the Boardroom: A Journey of Giving Back at Farmers & Merchants Bank

Dan Hosman’s journey with Farmers & Merchants Bank has become one of giving back. A career farmer who cultivated a fruitful relationship with Farmers and Merchants Bank lenders, he’s now on the bank’s Board of Directors, applying his extensive business and agriculture experience to help others. Hosman’s agricultural roots run deep. Growing up in the […]

Sustaining Arkansas: A Legacy of Community Impact Through Foundations

In 1976, Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller laid the groundwork for Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) with a modest grant, envisioning a statewide resource similar to community foundations he encountered in New York. Today, ARCF serves all 75 Arkansas counties through 29 affiliate offices, epitomizing a commitment to community well-being. In the early 2000s, The Bank of Fayetteville […]

5 Reasons Why Building a Relationship with Your Bank Matters

If you have not built a strong relationship with your bank, you’re missing out on one of the key elements to financial growth and well-being. From personalized guidance to community enrichment, a solid partnership with a bank and a bank associate can yield returns that not only benefit you and your family financially but also the broader community.