Author: Brooke Wiles

The Board of Directors of FNB Bank (FNB) announced June 18^th, 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.

The Award Recognizes Banks and Credit Unions for Their Extraordinary Efforts to Increase Financial Stability During the Annual America Saves Week

Today, America Saves announced FNB Bank, Inc. (FNB) as a recipient of the 2023 Designation of Savings Excellence Award (DOSE), the only national award focused on recognizing financial institutions for their work in helping Americans improve financial stability. The coveted honor highlights banks and credit unions that made an extraordinary effort to promote positive saving behaviors in their community during the annual America Saves Week campaign.

FNB was one of only 15 recipients to be honored this year out of more than 3,900 organizations who participated in America Saves Week in 2023, which took place February 27 – March 3.

“America Saves has the distinct honor of working with financial institutions that actually care about their customers and members,” said Kia McCallister-Young, Director of America Saves. “That has always been a stand-out point to me, that the organizations that participate in America Saves Week go the extra mile; there’s no requirement to be a part of this campaign, they’re here because they WANT to be, and they believe in the message of helping their employees, constituents, and community be more financially confident. We’re thrilled to be able to honor these banks and credit unions and highlight their hard work.”

America Saves Week is a time-honored, national event bringing together thousands of organizations across multiple sectors to transform the lives of Americans by encouraging them to save successfully. FNB alongside other participating financial institutions helped reach nearly nine million people and during the weeklong event, individuals deposited more than $788 million into new or existing savings accounts.

“We are proud to be recognized as one of the eight banks across the nation to earn the annual America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award,” stated Brooke Wiles, FNB Marketing Director. “We believe it is more important than ever for individuals to save money and be prepared for the unexpected.  FNB customers are the real winners here, as they make the commitment to save money far beyond America Saves Week.”   

2023 Designation of Savings Excellence (DOSE) Award Recipients:

Banks
First Commonwealth Bank
WesBanco Bank, Inc.
FNB Bank, Inc.
First Arkansas Bank and Trust
Cadence Bank
Simmons Bank
Mechanics Bank
The First Bank

Credit Unions
Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union
New Horizons Credit Union
Baylands Family Credit Union
Westmark Credit Union
Eaton Family Credit Union
Red River Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union

About FNB

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness. The bank currently has ten offices located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

About America Saves

America Saves is a campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America that uses the principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to motivate, encourage, and support low-to-moderate income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. America Saves encourages individuals and families to take the America Saves pledge and organizations to promote savings year-round and during America Saves Week. Since its inception, over 12,000 organizations have participated in America Saves Week to promote savings to their communities. Learn more at americasaves.org.

FNB Bank, Inc. (FNB) is proud to continue helping the City of Murray with park revitalization efforts, as the bank recently pledged to donate $100,000 to the Murray Pickleball Association (MPA) for the new pickleball complex.  This is FNB’s second investment in Chestnut Park, after the bank’s initial $100,000 donation in 2021 and naming of the facilities at the park, The FNB Bank Sports Complex.  The site for the new pickleball complex was offered by the City of Murray to the Murray Pickleball Association and will be located at the baseball field at the corner of Eight and Payne streets.

“FNB is proud to continue our support of our community parks with this pledge to the new pickleball complex,” stated Sally Hopkins, FNB President & CEO.  “Pickleball is a growing sport for all ages and this new complex will provide the community with a beautiful complex, dedicated to the sport, for all to enjoy.  The City of Murray is committed to enhancing our parks and we are honored to be a part of the efforts.”

To learn more about the Murray Pickleball Association and the current project, contact Tim Thurmond by e-mail at tim@thurmondins.com or by text at (270) 752-5268.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness. The bank currently has ten offices located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Community banks are different. Our business is to take care of the communities we serve, and our customers are our neighbors. We don’t concentrate our business in one industry but rather serve the needs of our local businesses and consumer partners. Times like these are a stark reminder of why community banks are so important. At FNB Bank, our banking roots run deep in Kentucky, in fact, we’re the 7th oldest bank in the state. The financial news has been unsettling the last few days, but rest assured that FNB Bank is sound in capital and liquidity. We have been, and will continue to be, your trusted partner as we pride ourselves on stability and longevity in community banking. We want to thank our valued customers for our longevity and success, and invite those who haven’t experienced community banking to come see us.

Should you have any banking needs or concerns, please stop in one of our banking offices or give us a call at 888-934-2536 or message us at https://growwithfnb.com/contact-us/.

The FDIC has provided a site for Deposit Insurance FAQs that you may find helpful: FDIC: Deposit Insurance FAQs

FNB Bank, Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

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FNB Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, December 9^th at 11 AM to officially mark the rebuilding phase of FNB’s Mayfield Main Office, located at 101 East Broadway. The ceremony took place on the eve of the 1-year anniversary of the catastrophic tornado that caused irreparable damage to FNB’s Mayfield Main Office.

“We are excited to rebuild our Main Office location on the same block that FNB has been located on since 1875,” stated Sally Hopkins, FNB President & CEO.  “We are deeply grounded in this community, and we are eager to serve our customers again at our original home on Broadway.  We are committed to our rebuilding efforts in Mayfield and look forward to rebuilding back with many other neighbors in 2023.”

The newly constructed Mayfield Main Office is estimated to be completed in late 2023. A temporary mobile unit office is currently operational at 201 North 8^th Street in Mayfield and will operate through the rebuilding phase of the Main Office. FNB customers can also continue accessing our Mayfield South Office, located at 310 Charles Drive, for full-service banking.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding 650 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness. FNB is a 2021 and 2022 ‘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.

A check presentation was held on Thursday, September 29^th, to present DREAM Together funds to Barger Realty in the amount of $17,000.  Barger Realty is the latest local business to take advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB Bank and First Kentucky Bank. The DREAM acronym stands for Downtown Revitalization & Economic Advancement for Mayfield.  Together, both Mayfield-based banks have partnered to provide incentives and low interest loans for businesses that want to rebuild and invest again in downtown Mayfield.  The collective goal of FKB and FNB is to stimulate economic development and put jobs back in one of the hardest hit areas in the community.

Barger Realty is rebuilding at their former site 328 S 6th St in Mayfield. The previous building was destroyed in the December 10^th, 2021, tornado. The construction is estimated to be completed in early 2023.

About FNB Bank, Inc.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $680 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness. FNB is a 2021 and 2022 ‘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.

About First Kentucky Bank

First Kentucky Bank is a Kentucky-based community bank established in 1899 with assets exceeding $554 million. First Kentucky provides a personal approach to finances for those in six counties, including Carlisle, Graves, Livingston, Marshall, Muhlenberg, and Ohio. They are committed to bringing customers simple ways to connect, grow, and protect their financial health in both personal and business endeavors.  First Kentucky is a Member FDIC bank and an Equal Housing Lender.

FNB Bank was recognized as the top five company in the small business division in Kentucky at the 18^th annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards ceremony.  On June 9^th, more than 900 attendees joined in celebrating the 100 Kentucky companies and were recognized for their commitment to focus, measure, and move their workplace environments toward excellence.

The companies who made the 2022 list were announced in March and the ranked list was announced on stage at the awards ceremony in Lexington, Kentucky. The 100 winning companies participated in a comprehensive survey process and were then ranked according to those results. The list consists of three categories: small companies of 15-149 employees, medium companies of 150-499 employees and large companies consisting of more than 500 employees (categories based on number of U.S. employees, only Kentucky employees surveyed). Click here to view the full list of ranked winners.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding 650 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness. FNB is a 2021 and 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has nine locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway and Trigg County, with another office coming soon in July 2022 in Marshall County.  FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

FNB’s new Benton Office, located at 315 West 5th Street, Suite 700 in Benton, will be opening for business on Monday, July 11th. The office is FNB’s first location in Marshall County and the bank’s tenth location in the western Kentucky footprint. The new banking facility is FNB’s third concept branch, modeled after the bank’s Murray South and Paducah Midtown offices. The branch offers new modern aesthetics and banking amenities along with an image deposit-taking ATM.  All the while, the new office will still offer traditional banking services and delivery channels to appeal to all customer bases.

“We are excited to be opening on July 11th at our new Benton Banking Center,” stated Trent Lovett, FNB Marshall County Market President.  “Our Benton Banking team is experienced and ready to serve Marshall County with all of their banking needs. We look forward to opening and serving our current and new customers, along with the many needs of the community.”

The office hours for the Benton Banking Center will be:

Lobby Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Drive-Thru Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The Grand Opening Event for FNB’s Benton Office is scheduled for Friday, August 5^th. More details about the Grand Opening will be announced as plans are finalized. To learn more about FNB, go to GrowWithFNB.com or contact Trent Lovett at (270) 387-3062 or by e-mail at trent.lovett@growwithfnb.com.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding 650 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness. FNB is a 2021 and 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has nine locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway and Trigg County with a Benton office to open in July 2022.  FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.