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Home BancShares, Inc. and Centennial Bank Mourn the Passing of Tracy French

  • Home BancShares, Inc. mourns the passing of Tracy French on August 2, 2026.
  • French served as CEO and President of Centennial Bank from 2015 to 2024.
  • He was named Chairman of Centennial Bank in 2019.
  • French joined the organization in 2003 via the acquisition of Community Bank.
  • He previously served as Regional President of Centennial Bank from 2009 to 2015.
  • French concluded his board service in April 2025 after beginning a planned retirement transition in February 2025.
  • He continued as an advisor to senior management until his death.
  • John Allison, Chairman, praised French's decades of service to customers, communities, employees, & shareholders.
  • Home BancShares, Inc. is headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, with stock traded on the NYSE under the symbol "HOMB".
  • Centennial Bank operates branches in Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, South Alabama, & New York City.