First Community Bank has named John Householder to its leadership team as senior vice president, risk management. Householder will monitor and mitigate potential risks that could impact the organization, while also contributing to the bank’s broader strategic and regulatory efforts.
Householder brings more than 28 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently with the Arkansas State Bank Department, the bank’s chartering agency. During the course of his career, he has overseen community and regional bank supervision, including institutions engaged in the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) ecosystem.
His work has extended to national policy development through his participation in a joint agency task force under the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC).
“Joining the First Community Bank family has been both warm and welcoming – a comfort to know and be known by good people,” said Householder. “I’m proud to be part of a mission-driven team that genuinely prioritizes both customers and community.”
Householder will maintain offices in Batesville and Jonesboro. He serves as the board vice chairman of the Craighead County Solid Waste Management District and Authority, is active in student and college ministries at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, and is a longtime supporter and participant in Susan G. Komen and St. Jude’s marathon fundraising events across the country.
“John’s extensive regulatory experience and commitment to community values make him an incredible asset to our team,” said Michelle Reesor, executive vice president, chief risk officer at First Community Bank. “His leadership and insight will help strengthen our institution and support our continued growth.”