Batesville Chamber will host a reception new Pres of Citizens Bank

Batesville, Ark August 16, 2010 – The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a reception welcoming the new President and CEO of Citizens Bank, Mr. John F. Dews and his wife Beverly, to the community Tuesday, August 31st from 5:00p.m. to 6:30p.m. The reception will be held at the chamber of commerce located at 409 Vine Street, Batesville, AR 72501.

Dews formerly the Chairman and CEO of Simmons First Bank of El Dorado and over 25 years of banking experience joined Citizens Bank on August 1, 2010.

John Dews was active on many Boards and in several organizations in El Dorado. He believes strongly in community involvement. “I have heard many great things about Batesville’s Area Chamber of Commerce and appreciate the welcome I have received. My wife Beverly and I look forward to the reception and meeting other business professionals and members of the community which we now call home.” John Dews says.

The Citizens Bank Board of Directors and bank staff invite the community to join us in welcoming the Dews family to Batesville.

About The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce:

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to advance the economic environment of Independence County. Since 1964, the Chamber of Commerce has been working on behalf of companies and organizations for the betterment of the community through a pro-business attitude.