The Board of Directors at First Bank & Trust Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Nichole Hammond to Duncan Market President.

Originally from Ekalaka, MT., Nichole attended East Central University in Ada, OK where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Marketing & Management. Nichole has been utilizing her degree in the financial industry for thirty-three years, twenty-nine of those right here at First Bank & Trust Co. During her time here, Nichole has proven herself to be an invaluable asset, earning the First Bank & Trust Co. Merit Award and the Duncan Banner Reader’s Choice Best Mortgage Lender award. Nichole and her husband Dan, along with their three children, Natalie, Ryan, and Aaron, have resided in Duncan for more than twenty-nine years, making them an integral part of the community. Nichole has served the community in many ways throughout the years, such as being a graduate of Leadership Duncan Class of XIX, a Board Member of the Duncan Chamber of Commerce, a member of the First Baptist Church Child Development Board and Duncan Public Schools Advisory Team. You can find her currently serving on the Gabriel’s House Foundation Board.

“Since joining the team in 1995, Nichole has consistently gone above and beyond to drive growth, foster collaboration, and ensure the delivery of unparalleled service to our customers. I have every confidence that under her leadership, the Duncan market will flourish even further.”, says Robert Petersen, CEO & President.

When asked what she is most excited for with this promotion, Nichole stated, “I am excited to have a direct role in helping First Bank & Trust Co. Duncan locations continue to grow and so excited to have an impact in the community of Duncan.”

First Bank & Trust Co., headquartered in Duncan, Oklahoma, with assets over $856 million, offers 12 banking offices serving the cities of Duncan, Norman, Edmond/OKC, Ardmore, Healdton, Waurika, Stroud, Perkins, Wellston and the surrounding areas. First Bank & Trust Co. is a community bank with over $716 million in deposits, $717 million in loans and trust assets totaling over $624 million. Please visit www.fb247.com to see our complete list of services and 24/7 online banking.

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