Batesville, AR (July 2, 2026) First Community Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Davis as assistant vice president, business development officer in Batesville.
In her new role, Davis will focus on building relationships, generating new business opportunities, calling on existing and prospective customers, and helping grow the bank’s presence throughout the community. She will also represent First Community Bank at local events and community initiatives.
Davis brings 24 years of banking experience to First Community Bank and has established strong ties throughout Independence County through her professional and volunteer involvement.
“I’m excited to join First Community Bank and become part of a team that is so engaged in the communities it serves,” Davis said. “I look forward to connecting with customers and local businesses while supporting continued growth in the area.”
Laura Brissey, executive vice president and general counsel for First Community Bank, said Davis’s extensive experience and commitment to the community make her an excellent addition to the organization.
“Ashley has spent her career building trusted relationships and serving her community,” Brissey said. “Her experience and genuine passion for helping others make her an outstanding addition to First Community Bank. We are excited to welcome her to our team and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our customers and the communities we serve.”
Davis is actively involved in numerous community organizations and initiatives. She is an active Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador representing First Community Bank. She previously served six years on the boards of the Independence County Museum and Main Street Batesville. Davis is also an active supporter of programs benefiting the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch and participates in a variety of civic and nonprofit efforts throughout the area.
Davis and her husband, Shaun, have three children: Dawson Engles, 17; Graci Engles, 13; and Greyson Davis, 10. They are members of Maple Springs Baptist Church in Oil Trough. Outside of work, Davis enjoys supporting her children at sporting events, spending time with family and traveling.
For more information about First Community Bank, call 870-612-3400 or visit www.firstcommunity.net.
About First Community Bank
First Community Bank, which is locally owned and managed, opened August 4, 1997, in Batesville, Arkansas, and currently operates in 34 locations across Arkansas and Missouri. First Community Bank employs 650 professional bankers, and reports assets of $3.5 billion as of March 31, 2026.
