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AMARILLO, TX – FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) recently announced the appointment of Kelsey Ward as Commercial Lender. With 14 years of banking experience, Kelsey brings a wealth of expertise to her new role, where she will serve local businesses by providing tailored financial solutions and fostering strong relationships.

Kelsey, a native of the Texas Panhandle, earned her Finance degree from West Texas A&M University after running cross-country at Dallas Baptist University. Her banking career includes roles at Happy State Bank, Amarillo National Bank, and Education Credit Union, where she gained extensive experience in consumer lending and branch management.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Kelsey to our team,” said FirstBank Southwest Amarillo Market President, Matt Mathias. “Her experience in banking, combined with her dedication to understanding the unique needs of local businesses, makes her an invaluable addition. We are confident that Kelsey will continue to enhance the exceptional service FirstBank Southwest is known for.”

“FirstBank Southwest has been a trusted financial institution in the Panhandle since 1907. We are committed to providing personalized service and comprehensive financial solutions for individuals, businesses, and communities. Kelsey’s addition further strengthens the bank’s dedication to offering expert guidance and unmatched service to its commercial clients,” said Mathias.

A dedicated community leader, Kelsey is involved with the Amarillo Angels Community Partnership Committee, the Canyon Lions Club and the West Plains Lions Club Board. She was honored as the Canyon Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Woman of the Year, and served as a Canyon City Commissioner (2021-2023) and Canyon Lions Club President (2020-2021).

When not working or volunteering, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her daughter, traveling, and staying active outdoors.

ABOUT FIRSTBANK SOUTHWEST
FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) was founded in 1907 and family-owned since 1934. FirstBank Southwest is a dynamic 1.8B+ regional bank that has the privilege of serving the families and businesses of the Texas Panhandle, DFW Metroplex, and Austin and San Antonio metro markets. It is the mission of FBSW to be the preferred community bank in the great state of Texas by providing focused financial services for commercial customers and retail customers. Get social with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Visit us on our webpage at: www.fbsw.com.

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Aimee Grubbs, Marketing Director, 806.322.7229, [email protected]

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