Cooper hired by FNBC

FNBC’s Sharp County Community President Alan Price has announced the hire of Joey Cooper as Senior Vice President and Commercial Lender. He will serve the Sharp County area and work out of the bank’s Highland office, located at 1476 Hwy 62/412.

Cooper, who has more than 20 years of banking experience, will focus on helping local businesses access the financial tools they need to grow and succeed.

“Joey brings an impressive depth of experience in commercial lending, along with a true understanding of the needs of this community,” said Price. “He has a proven track record of leadership, and his strong relationships across Sharp County will be a tremendous asset for our customers. We are excited to welcome him to the FNBC team.”

“FNBC has a long-standing reputation for putting people first and investing in the communities it serves,” said Cooper. “I’m proud to be joining an organization with such strong local values and am looking forward to continuing to support local business owners and neighbors in the place I’ve always called home.”

Cooper is a graduate of the Paul Barrett, Jr. School of Banking in Memphis. He serves on the Ozarka College Foundation Board, is the Chair of the Highland Planning & Zoning Committee, Vice President of the Woodland Hills POA and is a board member for the Highland Summer League. He’s a member of the Highland Assembly of God, and coaches his daughter’s youth athletic programs.

A Sharp County native and Highland High School graduate, Cooper and his wife Megan, live in Highland and have two children.