Shelby M. Bowen joined the Board of First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., Converse, in June.
Founder and partner at Rebar Development, Bowen brings a wealth of experience in commercial real estate development with a strong focus on public-private partnerships, mixed-use communities and master development projects.
The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.
Reading Time: 4 minutesCommunity banks are the backbone of local economies, and the regulatory environment that governs them is undergoing significant change.
North Salem State Bank appointed Jeff Joyce, its chief financial officer, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2026.
