Rena Escue

VP | Senior Trust Officer

400 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401

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“I am excited to contribute to our strong legacy of customer-focused banking, leveraging my experience to help our clients achieve their financial goals.”

Professional Overview

Rena Escue serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer, bringing more than 38 years of total banking experience to the Trust & Wealth Management team. A 31-year veteran of wealth management and trust operations, Renà provides comprehensive fiduciary administration designed to help clients secure their financial futures with complete confidence.

Rena began her banking career in 1986 while attending Arkansas State University. Over her multi-decade career, she has built a deep foundational knowledge of specialized fiduciary lines, working as an assistant branch manager, a retirement plan specialist, and a wealth management strategist. Her extensive background allows her to deliver highly strategic oversight for complex individual and corporate accounts alike.

Key Specialties

  • Personal Trust & Estate Administration
  • Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans & Compliance
  • Investment Agency Accounts & Benefit Allocation
  • Wealth Management Strategy & Strategic Planning

Education & Credentials

  • Computer Information Systems, Arkansas State University
  • Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) Candidate
  • Advanced Fiduciary Certifications in Trust Administration, Software, and Benefit Analysis

Community Impact

A native of Jonesboro, Renà is deeply rooted in supporting local families and organizations across North Central and Northeast Arkansas. She has a long history of community service, actively volunteering with local chapters of Habitat for Humanity, the United Way, and the NEA Food Bank. Her passion for community-focused advancement is further highlighted by her past work as a children’s Sunday school teacher, a volunteer for the second-grade literacy nonprofit ARISE2Read, and her executive leadership as President of the Valley View Schools Band Boosters.