Robert A. Fehlman
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About Robert A. Fehlman
Robert A. Fehlman is recorded as COO and CEO at Simmons First National Corp (SFNC). Simmons First National Corp reported in an 8-K filed March 10, 2025 that Robert A. Fehlman resigned as chief executive officer, effective December 31, 2024. Simmons First National Corp reported in an 8-K filed November 12, 2024 that Robert A. Fehlman retired as chief executive officer, effective March 31, 2025. Simmons First National Corp reported in an 8-K filed November 12, 2024 that Robert A. Fehlman resigned as chief executive officer, effective December 31, 2024. Equibles holds 4 filed executive changes naming Robert A. Fehlman; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Simmons First National Corp reports total compensation of $4,161,660 for Robert A. Fehlman in fiscal 2024, including a base salary of $960,833. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years.
“As previously disclosed, Robert A. Fehlman resigned from his position as the chief executive officer of Simmons First National Corporation (“Company”) effective December 31, 2024, and is currently employed in an advisory role for the Company through March 31, 2025, at which time he will retire from the Company.”
“Beginning January 1, 2025, Mr. Fehlman will serve in an advisory role for the Company through March 31, 2025, at which time he will retire from the Company.”
Summary generated from SEC filings and earnings-call records held by Equibles.
Affiliation history
Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
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Current
2023-01-01–present
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Current
2021-04-26–present
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Current
Start not stated–present
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2023-01-01–2024-12-31
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Start not stated–2021-04-15
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Company network
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Leadership on record at Simmons First National Corp
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- George A. Makris, Jr. CEO, Chairman, Board Member
- James M. Brogdon CEO, CFO, Board Member
- Marty D. Casteel CEO, Chairman, Board Member
- Robert Fehlman CEO, CFO, COO
- James Brogdon CFO
- Christopher J. Van Steenberg COO
- Christopher Van Steenberg COO
- Ann Madea CIO
- George A. Makris III General Counsel
- David W. Garner Chief Accounting Officer
Executive compensation
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
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| 2024 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | CEO | $960,833 | $4,161,660 |
| 2023 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | CEO | $750,000 | $2,921,407 |
| 2022 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President & COO(d) | $558,250 | $2,355,853 |
| 2021 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President & COO(d) | $550,000 | $3,033,262 |
| 2020 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President & COO(d) | $550,000 | $1,731,932 |
| 2019 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President & COO | $465,000 | $2,234,865 |
| 2018 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | SEVP, CFO, COO, & Treasurer | $392,500 | $1,384,227 |
| 2017 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | Chief Financial Officer | $365,000 | $1,905,442 |
Recent activity
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