FNB Positions for Continued Growth with Paul Scott as CEO & Lori Noel as President
The Board of Directors of FNB Bank (FNB) announced June 18th, 2025, a strategic leadership transition, naming Paul Scott as Chief Executive Officer and Lori Noel as President, effective October 1, 2025. This move divides the previously shared President and CEO role and coincides with the retirement of Sally Hopkins, who has been with the 150-year-old institution for 17 years, leading it for the past 5 years. Hopkins will transition to Chairman of the Board in October and will stay engaged with FNB through the end of 2025.
“It’s an honor to take on the leadership of an institution with such a rich history and a deep commitment to its community,” stated Paul Scott. “Sally and the leaders who came before us have done a masterful job building FNB into a pillar of trust and service. I’m excited to carry on this tradition and build upon the strong foundation they’ve established.”
As CEO, Paul Scott will be responsible for setting the strategic vision, leading the executive team, and ensuring financial and regulatory soundness. Scott has spent his entire 23-year banking career with FNB and currently serves as the bank’s Chief Financial Officer. He joined the industry after earning his MBA from Murray State University and later graduated from Financial Managers School and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, WI.
Lori Noel, the newly appointed Bank President, will guide the bank’s strategy, drive growth, and oversee organizational development as the institution enters its next chapter. “Assuming the role of Bank President is a tremendous honor,” stated Noel. “I am dedicated to maintaining the trusted relationships I have with my clients and to ensuring that FNB remains a reliable, forward-thinking partner for the communities we serve. At FNB, we will continue to prioritize strong relationships, responsible leadership, and community engagement as we move forward.”
Lori Noel has an extensive banking background with over 33 years of experience, currently serving as the bank’s Chief Lending Officer for FNB. She is a graduate of Marshall County High School and attended Murray State University. Lori is a graduate of the Southeastern School of Advanced Commercial Lending, Kentucky Bankers Association General Banking School, Graduate School of Banking Wisconsin, and West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance’s Leadership West Kentucky. She currently serves as a Trustee for the Southeastern School of Banking and is a member of the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Board and Kentucky Agricultural Economic Development Board.
The Board looks forward to a seamless transition and is confident that this new leadership structure will guide FNB to continued success. Scott’s strategic vision, paired with Noel’s vast industry knowledge and extensive lending experience, will ensure the bank remains a cornerstone of the community and a model for exceptional service.
FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $700 million. FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness and has earned three consecutive ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by the FDIC. FNB is a 2021-2024 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner. The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
