Jeff Whitener
Farmers Bank & Trust
Born and raised in Batesville AR, I moved to Magnolia and joined Farmers Bank and Trust in 2014 as a Credit Analyst. Since then I have spent time working as a consumer lender, commercial lender, and now my dual role as Commercial Lender Sr, and Regional Credit Analyst. My Job affords me the opportunity to work and help customers and employees across the Southwest Arkansas region and even as far north as our Paris, AR location. I graduated in 2010 from The University of Central Arkansas with my BBA in Finance, in 2013 with my MBA from University of Arkansas Little Rock, and am a recent graduate of the Graduate School of Banking of Colorado.
I have been involved in numerous community activities and organizations which include:
- Leadership Magnolia Graduate 2015
- Relay for life Board Member
- United Way Board Member and Chair
- Magnolia Economic Development Council Board Member
- Golden Triangle Board Member and Treasurer
- Mulerider Club Advisory Board Member, Secretary and Vice President
- Magnolia Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
- Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Chair
- Stewardship Committee Member and Chair – First Baptist Church Magnolia
- Missions Committee Member – First Baptist Church Magnolia
- Renovation Committee Member – First Baptist Church Magnolia
- First Baptist Church Magnolia Assistant Treasurer
- Columbia Christian School Board Member and Chair
I have been married to my wonderful wife Kelsey since 2010 and we have two Children, an 8 year old daughter, Alyssa and soon to be 3 year old son, Austin.
