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James Arnold brings more than 20 years of local banking experience to FBT LUBBOCK – September 20, 2023 – First Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank today announced James Arnold has been named President and CEO. Mr. Arnold brings more than 20 years of local banking experience and leadership in West Texas to FBT. Mr. Arnold joins FBT after leading American Bank of Commerce, most recently as President and CEO, and delivering significant asset and loan growth. Mr. Arnold received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Education from Texas Tech University. He’s...

Greg Garland to be new CEO Lubbock, Texas, January 28, 2021 — FirstBank & Trust of Texas today announced the retirement of CEO Barry Orr, effective March 31, 2021. Mr. Orr is the organizer and founder of FirstBank & Trust, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. FirstBank & Trust, originally named FirstBank Lubbock Bancshares, opened in 1996 with $10 million in assets. By building relationships and serving the communities of West Texas, Mr. Orr led the growth of the bank to over $1 billion in assets before it was acquired by Heartland Financial, USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) in 2018...