First Security Inc., the bank holding company for First Security Bank, Inc., announced the promotion of Amy Jackson to Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of First Security Bank, Inc.
“Amy has done a tremendous job over the past year in helping move the Owensboro Region forward in her role as a regional President. She is extremely talented and capable of contributing even greater things at a corporate level. Her experience and skill set will be extremely valuable as First Security looks to continue its growth strategy over the coming years,“ stated Michael F. Beckwith, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of First Security.
Prior to joining the Bank in October of 2014 as President of the Owensboro Region, Amy served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. During a thirteen-year period preceding her position at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, Amy held various positions with Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, an $18+ billion agricultural lending organization.
“I am excited about Amy’s ability to lead cross functional teams, develop and train staff and lead many areas of our Company. I have always admired her passion and excitement, attributes that will touch many of our associates in her new role,†stated Mr. Beckwith.
First Security, Inc. is a $580 million asset one-bank holding company with offices in Owensboro, Bowling Green, Franklin, and Lexington, Kentucky as well as Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana. The Company is traded over the counter, ticker symbol FIIT.