Dear friends, neighbors, and customers, As you have heard, members of Congress and the Biden administration have struggled to reach an agreement regarding the government spending bills. This has led to the expiration of government funding and a shutdown of government operations until an agreement can be reached. We recognize that many of you are concerned, and we want to pause and assure you that a government shutdown does not directly impact our bank’s operations. Generations Bank will remain open for business regardless of what is currently happening in our nation’s capital. As we have for many years, we continue to be a safe and sound financial institution you can trust to handle your various banking needs. Generations Bank stands ready to assist anyone affected by this government shutdown. We understand that many government organizations will run out of funding during this shutdown, potentially impacting millions of Americans who are food insecure. As a community bank, we realize how food i ...

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You can now easily change your online banking password! Follow these 6 easy steps to make changing your password a breeze!

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It’s important for your bank to have the most up to date contact information for you. This allows your Generations Bank bankers to reach you should there be any questions or concerns about your account, such as fraudulent activity. Now you can easily update a phone number or email address change when logged in to Generations Bank online banking!

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ROGERS, AR – Generations Bank announces the appointment of Bryant Penzo to Chief Strategy Officer and Max Harrell to Chief Growth Officer, two new roles created to strengthen Generations Bank’s position as the premier community bank in South and Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri. “This is an exciting time in our history as a well-capitalized bank with strong growth. Promoting two outstanding team members to newly created roles leading growth and strategy strengthens our focus on initiatives that will continue to help our customers and communities thrive,” stated Jon Harrell, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Generations Bank. Bryant Penzo will serve as Chief Strategy Officer, spearheading Generations Bank’s People and Culture strategy and overseeing the creation and implementation of innovative strategic initiatives that amplify the Bank’s 116-year legacy of building long-term trust with team members, customers, and communities. “I’v ...

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It can be intimidating, especially in a shifting market, to get a mortgage loan for the first time. What do you need to know in order to get the best rate? AND how does using a local loan officer help you in the long run?

Topics Discussed:

Watch this episode here: 'Mortgage Lending for First-Time Home Buyers? (with Jason Carter)'

The Next Generation covers an array of financial topics from the perspective of two bankers. Topics include the latest financial events, new forms of currency, and the future of banking. 

The Next Generation is presented by Generations Bank and hosted by Luke Hannon and Max Harrell

For questions or to suggest a topic, reach out to us at nextgenpdcst@gmail.com

We sit down with commercial real estate broker Cameron Clark of Bennett Commercial Real Estate to discuss the current and future environment of the Northwest Arkansas real estate market. Where have we been in the last 10 years? AND Where could we be in the next 10 years?

 Topics Discussed:

- What has changed in the last 10 years?

- How will NEW infrastructure affect development?

- AND are the current rent rates sustainable?

Watch this episode here: 'The NEXT 10 Years of Northwest Arkansas Real Estate?'

The Next Generation covers an array of financial topics from the perspective of two bankers. Topics include the latest financial events, new forms of currency, and the future of banking. 

The Next Generation is presented by Generations Bank and hosted by Luke Hannon and Max Harrell.

For questions or to suggest a topic, reach out to us at nextgenpdcst@gmail.com.

ROGERS, AR – Generations Bank welcomes Brian Wilfong to their team as a Commercial Loan Officer for the Kimberling City market. In this role, Brian will be responsible for meeting the loan needs of the community, building customer relationships, and working with clients to understand and help meet their financial needs. “Brian is a longtime resident of the Table Rock community. He shares the same passions for community growth and success as we all do at Generations,” said Sam Piche, Kimberling City Market President of Generations Bank. “Brian brings a wealth of knowledge about the area and an understanding of the needs of local area businesses. He is the perfect complement to our team in Kimberling City. We look forward to seeing him become more involved with the community through his new role.” “I enjoy working with my clients to help them find financial solutions that are right for their business,” explained Wilfong. “I look forward to forming new relations ...

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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Customers, As you have heard regulators closed two banks within the United States over the weekend. We want to pause and assure you that Generations Bank remains well-capitalized and well-positioned to continue to serve our customers and communities for generations to come. Generations Bank continues to be a safe and sound financial institution you can trust to handle your various banking needs, as we have for many years. We’ve taken pride in our relationship-based business model focused on building long-term trust with our customers. After all, we live in your community, too, and your success is our success. If you have questions or concerns about the safety of your money, the United States banking industry, or FDIC insurance, we encourage you to reach out to us. You will find knowledgeable, friendly bankers inside any of our local branches who are ready and willing to answer any questions. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to serving you for gene ...

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Rogers, AR – Generations Bank announces the promotion of Randy Torres to Market President for the Siloam Springs market. Randy will now oversee operations, lending and deposit relationships growth, and community involvement for the Siloam Springs market. A recent addition to the Generations Bank team in Siloam Springs, Randy has shown his commitment to the bank’s core values of serving customers and the local community making him a natural fit to lead our Siloam Springs team.  “Randy is a longtime resident of the Siloam Springs community. He shares the same passions for community growth and success as we all do at Generations,” said Joe Ruddell, President of Generations Bank. “As an organization that strives to be a pillar in our local communities, we look forward to becoming an even more active participant within the Siloam Springs community under Randy’s leadership.” “Generations Bank is a deeply-rooted community bank that truly believes in putting ...

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La Administración Biden propone una expansión radical de la presentación de informes de información fiscal para aumentar los ingresos y ayudar a compensar el costo de los programas de gastos adicionales en el Plan Familias Estadounidenses. Generations Bank considera que proteger la información de nuestros clientes es una prioridad absoluta. Esta propuesta nos plantea serias preocupaciones en nuestro esfuerzo por proteger la información confidencial.

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