Simmons First Bank employee receives promotion

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SEARCY — Brooks Davis, president and CEO of Simmons First Bank of Searcy, announced the promotion of Blake Holzhauer to senior credit officer.

Holzhauer has been with Simmons First Bank of Searcy for more than three years and serves as a vice president. He has more than seven years of banking experience.

Davis said, "Blake brings great banking and leadership skills to this vital role in our bank. Blake will oversee all of our lending efforts in White County and will be a key player in our continued growth."

Holzhauer received his bachelor's degree inCorporate Finance from Arkansas State University at Jonesboro. He is a graduate of the Barret School of Banking at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tenn., and of the Searcy Leadership Institute. He is a member of the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce and of its Young Professionals Network. Holzhauer also serves on the City of Searcy Variance Committee.

Three Rivers, Pages 57 on 07/02/2009