FNBC promotes Rebekah Guiltner to COO
FNBC has announced the promotion of Rebekah Guiltner to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1. This newly established role reflects the bank’s continued growth and its commitment to building a high-performing, efficient and service-driven organization.
Guiltner, who has been an integral part of FNBC for 25 years, will assume leadership and oversight of several key lines of business and support functions, including retail delivery, IT, human resources and marketing. As COO, she will guide operational strategy, ensure strong alignment across departments, and help strengthen FNBC’s culture of performance and engagement.
“Rebekah’s proven leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and the respect she has earned across our organization make her exceptionally qualified for this role,” said Chad Hudson, President of FNBC Bank. “Her leadership during our recent core conversion showcased her ability to navigate complex challenges while inspiring confidence and collaboration. I am more confident than ever in Rebekah’s capabilities and the positive impact she will continue to have on FNBC.”
In addition to assuming responsibility for operations, Guiltner, who was most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Director of Risk Management and Audit, will continue to provide executive oversight of the bank’s Risk and Audit functions.
Guiltner first joined FNBC in 2000 as a Clerk/Scanner and has built her career across multiple critical areas of the bank. She has served as Audit Assistant, Auditor/Compliance Officer, Vice President & Internal Auditor, and Senior Vice President. She joined the Bank’s Executive Committee in 2024.
Guiltner has championed strong risk management, and her leadership has been instrumental in strengthening FNBC’s internal controls, enhancing compliance and reporting frameworks, and supporting the Bank’s long-term strategic initiatives.
“FNBC has been my professional home for nearly my entire career, and I am honored to serve in this new role,” said Guiltner. “I look forward to working closely with our talented teams to build on our strong foundation and continue delivering exceptional service to our customers and communities.”
FNBC Bank, headquartered in Ash Flat, Arkansas, is a 113-year-old, $880 million community bank serving North Central and Northeast Arkansas and South-Central Missouri. The Bank continues to invest in strategic growth, technology modernization, and customer-centric innovation while maintaining its longstanding focus on community banking values.
