Commitment to Community Investment through FHLB Dallas Programs Sparks Honor

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has named Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Simmons Bank as its 2026 Community Area Revitalization Efforts (CARE) Award recipient. The award recognizes an FHLB Dallas member financial institution for its outstanding commitment to housing affordability and community revitalization using FHLB Dallas programs.

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From left: Greg Hettrick and Jill Droge with FHLB Dallas; Latriana Robertson, Marcia White and Eric Gustafson, with Simmons Bank. FHLB Dallas honored Simmons Bank with its 2026 CARE Award.

”Simmons Bank was an early adopter of the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund, and they’ve continued that momentum through their use of other programs like our down payment assistance for first‑time homebuyers,” said Greg Hettrick, FHLB Dallas senior vice president and director of Community Investment. “Their commitment is making a real difference in the communities they serve. We’re proud to recognize their efforts.”

The recognition includes a $15,000 donation from FHLB Dallas to a nonprofit organization selected by the honoree.

“Simmons Bank is deeply honored to receive the 2026 CARE Award,” said Tina Groves, chief risk officer of Simmons Bank. “Through our partnership with FHLB Dallas, we are expanding access to resilient housing that strengthens the well‑being of the communities we serve. Being among the first to utilize the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund in Arkansas reflects our long‑standing commitment to helping our neighborhoods grow stronger.”

Simmons Bank earned the 2026 award for its proactive use of the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund, a grant program that supports weather‑resilient roofing. Simmons Bank became the first FHLB Dallas member in Arkansas to use this program, helping homeowners strengthen their properties against severe weather and enhancing community resilience in the region.

Watch a video about how Simmons Bank has used FHLB Dallas community investment programs.

About Simmons Bank

Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South-based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends to its shareholders for 117 consecutive years. Its principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, operates more than 220 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. Recently, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026 and by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Companies 2026. In 2025, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 in Arkansas and one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025, and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For in the South. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on X or by visiting our newsroom.

About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $108.5 billion as of December 31, 2025, is a member‑owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.

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“Simmons Bank is deeply honored to receive the 2026 CARE Award,” said Tina Groves with Simmons Bank. “Through our partnership with FHLB Dallas, we are expanding access to resilient housing that strengthens the well-being of the communities we serve."