Business

First Bank appoints branch manager

Brittany Marshall

By Bill Moss, Published: January 17, 2018

First Bank announced the appointment of Brittany Marshall as branch manager overseeing its Hendersonville office.

In her new role, Marshall will be responsible for the day to day management of the Hendersonville branch, focusing on serving the needs of current customers while also developing new relationships with businesses in the area. With an extensive banking background, she brings a wealth of financial knowledge as well as local market expertise to the bank.

A resident of Hendersonville, Marshall has more than 13 years of banking experience including customer service and retail sales management in the Hendersonville market.

“We are thrilled to have Brittany’s experience, talent and skills at First Bank,” said First Bank Regional Executive Joe Ward. “Brittany also shares our bank’s core values to serve customers with honesty, integrity and a focus on doing the right thing for both our customers and the community. All of these factors combined make Brittany a great addition to our team.”

Marshall is also a passionate community advocate and spends much of her personal time volunteering to help others. She currently volunteers with the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and the Hendersonville Rotary Club.

“Prior to taking on this role, I was familiar with the bank’s reputation as a company that truly cares about the local community and about giving back,” Marshall said in a news release. “I look forward to making a positive impact on customers by providing sound financial advice and helping them realize their dreams, which in turn will help make Henderson County a stronger community and a better place to live.”

On Oct. 1, First Bank completed its acquisition of Asheville Savings Bank, acquiring 13 branches in western North Carolina, including the Hendersonville location that Marshall will manage. These branches will complete their conversion to First Bank locations on March 16. Headquartered in Southern Pines, First Bancorp operates 104 First Bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and has total assets of approximately $5.4 billion.