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FirstBank Southwest Announced Chris Jensen as Executive Vice-President Associate General Counsel
January 14, 2025 • Press Release, Community
AMARILLO, TX – FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) is excited to welcome Chris Jensen as Executive Vice President Associate General Counsel. With nearly 30 years of legal experience, Chris brings extensive knowledge… read more

FirstBank Southwest Announced Kelsey Ward as Commercial Lender
January 14, 2025 • General, Press Release
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… read more

FirstBank Southwest Chosen as a Recipient of The American Banker ‘Best Banks to Work For’ Award
November 19, 2024 • Community
Chosen as a recipient 5 years in a row! Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) has been named one of the 2024 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has… read more

FirstBank Southwest to Sponsor Northside Toy Drive Christmas Toy-a-thon
November 11, 2024 • Community
AMARILLO, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) is a proud sponsor for the Northside Toy Drive (NSTD), and will host the Toy-a-thon toy collection and fundraiser November 15, 2024, at the… read more

FirstBank Southwest Announced Skylar Geist as Vice-President Commercial Lender
September 13, 2024 • Community, Press Release
AMARILLO, TX – FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) announced the appointment of Skylar Geist as Vice President, Commercial Lender at their Downtown Banking Center. Skylar, a dedicated and skilled professional with a… read more

FirstBank Southwest Announces Appointment of Dodd Scroggin as Market President in Hereford
March 5, 2024 • General, Community
HEREFORD, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) announced that Dodd Scroggin has been named FirstBank Southwest’s Market President in Hereford, following Mike Schueler’s retirement on March 1, 2024. Dodd Scroggin brings… read more

FirstBank Southwest School Spirit Card Program Gives Back $56,759.45 to Area Schools
March 4, 2024 • General, Community
Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) has been donating to area schools through a School Spirit Card Program since 2019. In 2024, the program worked with 20 different schools in… read more

FirstBank Southwest Announces Retirement of Hereford Market President
February 22, 2024 • General, Community, Press Release
HEREFORD, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) announces the retirement of Mike Schueler, Hereford Market President, effective March 1, 2024. After 25 years of dedicated service, Mr. Schueler calculates that he… read more