About Us

Message from the President


Welcome to the First National Bank of Livingston's website. We are extremely proud to have had the opportunity to serve our market since 1902. Our team of professionals continues a long-standing commitment to superior customer service. We remain dedicated to providing the most up to date technology, while not wavering from our values of being a strong and healthy community bank. 

Give us a call or stop by any of our locations. We would love to assist you with your financial needs. 
A.C. "Corky" Evans, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer


History

  • 1902 - From its founding in 1898, Polk County Bank is renamed Citizens National Bank, and a national bank charter is issued; A new building is constructed at the corner of Church and Jackson Streets, after a fire destroys most of downtown Livingston.
  • 1910 - Citizens National Bank is renamed First National Bank of Livingston. J. W. Cochran is its President.
  • 1913 - A new two story building is built on West Church Street.
  • 1933 - First National Bank reopens after the March 4 - March 8 banking holiday and survives the Great Depression.
  • 1934 - J. W. Cochran passes away, and A. W. Peebles assumes the bank's leadership.
  • 1957 - Allen Peebles becomes Chief Executive Officer. A. W. Peebles becomes Chairman of the Board.
  • 1958 - A new building is constructed on North Washington Avenue.
  • 1976 - The current bank building is constructed on Church Street.
  • 1983 - Allen Peebles is elected Chairman of the Board.
  • 1986 - John West becomes Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank.
  • 1990 - First National Bank opens its first branch in Onalaska, Texas.
  • 1993 - First National Bank opens its second branch on Highway 190 West, Livingston.
  • 1998 - First National Bank acquires The Bank of Livingston and merges it into First National Bank.
  • 2000 - John Slocomb is elected President & CEO.
  • 2001 - Allen Peebles celebrates his 53rd year with the bank, and continues to serve as Chairman of the Board.
  • 2002 - First National Bank celebrates it's 100th anniversary.
  • 2003 - Technology upgrades continue as First National continues to offer customers the latest in technology.
  • 2004 - Land is purchased on Hwy 190 West for construction of a new headquarters building.
  • 2005 - Construction begins on the new headquarters building.
  • 2006 - First National Bank opens for business in the new headquarters on October 10.
  • 2007 - First National Bank continues to invest in technology to ensure that our customers are offered the products and services that will meet or exceed their needs.
  • 2010 - John Slocomb, President & CEO passes away in September.
  • 2010 - A.C. "Corky" Evans, Jr. elected President & CEO.
  • 2014 - Allen Peebles passes away in September and R. Malcolm Jones is elected Chairman of the Board.
  • 2016 - Church Street Financial moves to their new building.
  • 2019 - Voted Best Bank in Polk County by the citizens of Polk County.
  • 2020 - Cecil Langston retires; Craig "Andy" Evans is elected President of Church Street Financial.
  • 2020 - Voted Best Bank in Polk County for the second consecutive year.
  • 2021 - Voted Best Bank in Polk County for the third consecutive year.
  • 2022 - Voted Best Bank in Polk County for the fourth consecutive year.

Board of Directors Officers
R. MALCOLM JONES
Attorney at Law
Chairman of the Board
A. C. "CORKY" EVANS, JR.
President / CEO
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C. L. COCHRAN, JR.
Merchant / Investments
CYNTHIA "CINDY" SNOOK
Executive Vice President 
Sr. Lending Officer
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JUDY COCHRAN 
Cattle / Investments
Vice-Chairman of the Board
BRANDON WIGENT
Sr. Vice President 
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ZONNA F. CRAIG
Retired EVP / COO of First National Bank
DANA TAYLOR
Sr. Vice President / COO / Cashier
A. C. "CORKY" EVANS, JR.
President / CEO
DANIELLE MARSH
Sr. Vice President / CFO
CRAIG "ANDY" EVANS
Investment Advisor
JOHN ALLEN SLOCOMB
Sr. Vice President
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JOHN THOMPSON
County Government
VICKI JACKSON
Vice President
JOHN ALLEN SLOCOMB
SVP First National Bank
JOLI PARKMAN
Vice President
Assistant Chief Operations Officer
CYNTHIA "CINDY" SNOOK
Executive VP First National Bank
CANDICE DAVIES
Assistant Vice President
LINDA NADOLSKI
Mgr. Reuter Family Prop.
DANIELLE MASSEY
Assistant Vice President
KYLE J. KUNTZ
Electric Power Distribution
HEATHER REED
Assistant Vice President
J. E. PETERS, JR.
Farm Equipment / Ranching
NICOLE GRESSETT
Assistant Vice President
CONSTANCE SLOCOMB
Attorney at Law
CHRISTINA PETERS
Assistant Vice President
CLAUD THOMAS
Building Materials
REBECCA ROBERTS
Assistant Vice President
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RICHARD GILBERT
Safety Advisor
KIMBERLY McCROSKEY
Banking Officer
JOHN HAYNES
Equipment Manufacturing
RUBY MONTEAUX
Banking Officer
RUSSELL C. THOMAS
Building Materials
TASHA GANZER
Banking Officer

MEGAN MURPHY ROWE
Banking Officer

JESSICA DICKERSON
Banking Officer

LAURA NASH
Banking Officer