Home BancShares' Kevin Hester Named President Of Home BancShares And President Of Centennial Bank

Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE:HOMB) ("Home" or "the Company"), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Centennial Bank ("Centennial"), while celebrating twenty-five years as a bank, announce some adjustments to the management team, as they look towards the future.

Stephen Tipton will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Bank, having served as Chief Operating Officer since 2015.

In addition to the role of Chief Lending Officer, Kevin Hester has been named as President of Home BancShares and President of Centennial Bank. Hester has served as the Company's senior lender since the Company began twenty-five years ago.

John Allison will remain as Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Home BancShares, and Tracy French will remain as Chairman of Centennial Bank, with a focus on special projects, having previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer.