Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville Archives

Growing Together: Introducing Our New VP of Farm Management, Brett Provost

At Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville, we are deeply rooted in the success of Arkansas’s agricultural community. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Brett Provost to the newly created role of Vice President of Farm Management, based in our Jonesboro office. This new position is a significant extension […]

ICBA, Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville: Tips to Safeguard Sensitive Data

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Farmers & Merchants Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are reminding customers of practical steps to help protect their financial data and quickly recover in the event of a data breach or compromise. The majority (68 percent) of cybersecurity incidents can be attributed to human error. […]

Building Legacies: Meet Our New Chief Trust Officer

Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville are proud to introduce Kelly Davis as Chief Trust Officer. Davis will lead the Trust & Wealth Management department and continue our commitment to serving Arkansas families and businesses with integrity and care. With nearly 15 years of experience in financial services, Davis spent the last […]

Farmers & Merchants Bank Promotes Luke Mitchell to Commercial Loan Officer

Farmers & Merchants Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Luke Mitchell to Commercial Loan Officer at our Bentonville branch. Luke’s career with Farmers & Merchants Bank began in 2019 when he joined the team as a teller while attending the University of Arkansas. After graduating with dual bachelor’s degrees in finance and agribusiness […]

Freedom Checking: Banking That Honors Service

When Farmers & Merchants Bank launched the Freedom Checking account in November 2024, it wasn’t just another account — it was a reflection of the bank’s commitment to those who have and are actively serving our country. Built with the unique financial needs of veterans and active service members in mind, the account provides meaningful […]

Securing Business Loans in Turbulent Times: Practical Tips for Small Businesses

By Tyler Spoon, Fayetteville Community President, The Bank of Fayetteville This column by Tyler Spoon, Fayetteville community president for The Bank of Fayetteville, originally appeared in the June 30 edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. Click here to read the article on the journal’s website. Economic uncertainty, high interest rates and escalating costs are […]