First Financial Bank Announces Promotion Of Nora P. Thompson To President Of Bryan/College Station Region

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First Financial Bank, N.A. announced the promotion of Nora P. Thompson to President of the Bryan/College Station Region, effective January 26, 2021. This promotion enhances the bank's leadership team alongside Ivan M. Olson and Timothy N. Bryan. With over 30 years of financial services experience, Thompson has previously served as Executive Vice President and Senior Lender at The Bank and Trust of Bryan/College Station. The Board emphasizes that her leadership will be pivotal for growth in the Brazos Valley community, a key market for the bank.

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• Nora P. Thompson's promotion strengthens leadership for future growth.
• Thompson's extensive experience (30+ years) in banking is expected to benefit the bank significantly.
• Maintaining strong leadership in a key growth region like Brazos Valley.

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank, N.A., announced the promotion of Nora P. Thompson to President of First Financial Bank, Bryan/College Station Region. The addition of Nora to the leadership team of Ivan M. Olson, Regional CEO, and Timothy N. Bryan, Regional Chairman of the Board, strengthens the bank for future growth and is a well-deserved promotion for Nora. The announcement was made by Timothy N. Bryan, Chairman of First Financial Bank, Bryan/College Station Region.

"We are thrilled to recognize Nora, who consistently demonstrates her commitment to our bank, our customers, and our community," said Bryan. "Our Brazos Valley communities will continue to be a key growth driver for First Financial, and we are certainly pleased to have a banker of her caliber continuing to lead the efforts of the Region along with Ivan Olson."  

Ms. Thompson has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services and mortgage industries in Bryan and College Station and was a key part of the leadership team of The Bank and Trust of Bryan/College Station that was acquired by First Financial Bank in 2020, where she continued to serve as Executive Vice President and Senior Lender prior to this promotion.  She is a 2001 graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.  In the Brazos Valley community, Ms. Thompson is a development board member for Baylor, Scott, and White Health and serves on the boards of the Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo, the Michelle Lynn Hosley Foundation, and the Brazos Valley Community Development Corporation.  

About First Financial Bank
First Financial Bank, N.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN). Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. is a financial holding company that through its subsidiary, First Financial Bank, N.A., operates multiple banking regions with 78 locations in Texas, including Abilene, Acton, Albany, Aledo, Alvarado, Beaumont, Boyd, Bridgeport, Brock, Bryan, Burleson, College Station, Cisco, Cleburne, Clyde, Conroe, Cut and Shoot, Decatur, Eastland, El Campo, Fort Worth, Fulshear, Glen Rose, Granbury, Grapevine, Hereford, Huntsville, Keller, Kingwood, Magnolia, Mauriceville, Merkel, Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Montgomery, Moran, New Waverly, Newton, Odessa, Orange, Palacios, Port Arthur, Ranger, Rising Star,  Roby,  San  Angelo,  Southlake,  Stephenville,  Sweetwater, Tomball, Trent, Trophy Club, Vidor, Waxahachie, Weatherford, Willis, and Willow Park. The Company also operates First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, N.A., with ten locations and First Technology Services, Inc., a technology operating company.

The Company is listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the trading symbol FFIN.  For more information about First Financial, please visit our website at http://www.ffin.com.

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SOURCE First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

FAQ

Who has been promoted to President of First Financial Bank's Bryan/College Station Region?

Nora P. Thompson has been promoted to President.

What is the significance of Nora P. Thompson's promotion?

Her promotion is expected to strengthen the bank's leadership and drive growth in the Brazos Valley.

What experience does Nora P. Thompson have in the banking industry?

She has over 30 years of experience in financial services and was previously Executive Vice President at The Bank and Trust of Bryan/College Station.

When was the announcement of Nora P. Thompson's promotion made?

The announcement was made on January 26, 2021.

What role does Timothy N. Bryan play in the bank after this promotion?

Timothy N. Bryan continues as Regional Chairman of the Board.