Batesville, AR – First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Goforth to vice president, information technology manager. Goforth has been with First Community Bank since January 2016 and brings 21 years of experience in banking technology to his new role.
“First Community Bank is a great place to grow in your career, and I am honored to receive this promotion,” said Goforth. “I look forward to helping lead our IT department and supporting the success of our bank.”
Goforth joined First Community Bank as vice president, systems administrator in 2016 and has since served as vice president, information technology helpdesk manager from 2022 to 2023 and vice president, systems administrator again from 2023 to 2024. He holds an associate of applied science in computer information systems with a focus on networking.
Dwayne Dickey, senior vice president, information technology director, praised Goforth’s dedication to the bank and its customers. “Brandon has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise throughout his career with us. His commitment to excellence makes him a natural choice for this role, and I am excited to see how he will continue to drive innovation and efficiency within our IT department.”
Outside of work, Goforth enjoys attending his children’s activities, including sporting events and band competitions. He and his wife, Bridget, are proud parents of four boys: Blake, Mason, Tyler, and Cole. A dedicated sports fan, Goforth also enjoys cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas State Red Wolves.
The lobby at First Community Bank’s Batesville headquarters, located at 1325 Harrison Street, operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The drive-through is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Additional Batesville branches include the downtown location at 301 E. Main Street, the Eagle Mountain branch at 3 Eagle Mountain Boulevard, and the Southside branch at 1 Allen Chapel Road, ensuring convenient access across the community.
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 employs 600 professional bankers and reports assets of $2.97 billion as of December 31, 2024.
