Hays promoted to Assistant Vice President

FNBC has announced the promotion of Cathryn Hays to Assistant Vice President – Internal Audit.

In her promoted role, she will continue to lead FNBC’s internal auditing function and support upholding risk management standards and accountability.

Hays joined FNBC in July 2023 as an Internal Auditor and quickly made an impact within the Risk Department. Over the past year, she has assumed responsibility for the Internal Audit program and earned the Certified Community Bank Internal Audit (CCBIA) designation through the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).

“Cathryn has become an invaluable part of our Risk Team,” said Rebekah Guiltner, Executive Vice President & Director of Risk Management & Audit. “Her knowledge, dedication and leadership have strengthened our internal audit program, and we are excited to see her grow in this new role.”

Prior to joining FNBC, Hays served as a branch manager at another financial institution in Jonesboro and worked as a paralegal. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Arkansas State University.

FNBC is an $825 million asset community bank with locations across North Central and Northeast Arkansas, and South-Central Missouri.