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Simmons 1st Chairman, CEO George Makris Jr. to Retire

Simmons names next chief; CEO Makris to retire
Jay Brogdon will succeed George Makris Jr. after he retires at year end. Marty Casteel, a director of the company, will become chair Jan. 1, 2026.
Simmons Bank CEO, Pine Bluff native announces retirement
George Makris Jr. has decided to retire as chairman and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. and Simmons Bank at the end of 2025, the company said Monday.
Makris to retire from Simmons First; Brogdon to succeed as CEO, Casteel as chairman
Simmons First National Corp. announced Monday (Aug. 4) that George Makris, Jr. will retire as Chairman and CEO of the company and Simmons Bank at the end of 2025.
Simmons Bank Chairman and CEO George Makris Jr. to retire at end of 2025
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Simmons Bank promotes new CEO as longtime leader retires
Update: This article includes comments from an interview with George Makris, Jr. and Jay Brogdon.
Simmons First Chairman, CEO George Makris Jr. to Retire
Simmons First National's chairman and chief executive, George Makris Jr., plans to retire at the end of the year. Simmons First on Monday said James Brogdon, who has been president of the Pine Bluff, Ark., bank holding company since 2023, will take on the additional post of CEO at the start of 2026.
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