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Simmons Bank Taps Veteran Banker Jim Recer to Lead C&I Strategy in Key Markets

  • Simmons Bank announced the appointment of Jim Recer as executive vice president and commercial regional executive.
  • Recer will lead the commercial and industrial banking strategy across Texas, Nashville, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
  • His primary focus involves expanding the bank's middle-market commercial business and strengthening presence in key growth markets.
  • Recer brings over 30 years of banking experience, including senior roles at Bank of America, BBVA Compass, Texas Capital Bank, Veritex Bank, and Texas Regional Bank.
  • He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin and has completed advanced programs at The Wharton School.
  • Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) operating more than 220 branches in six states.
  • The bank recently received recognition from Newsweek and Forbes as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Best-In-State Companies for 2026.