James M. Brogdon
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About James M. Brogdon
James M. Brogdon is recorded as CFO, CEO and Board Member at Simmons First National Corp (SFNC). Simmons First National Corp reported in an 8-K filed March 3, 2026 that James M. Brogdon was appointed board of directors, effective January 1, 2026. Simmons First National Corp reported in an 8-K filed March 3, 2026 that James M. Brogdon was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Simmons First National Corp reported in an 8-K filed August 4, 2025 that James M. Brogdon was appointed director, effective January 1, 2026. Equibles holds 4 filed executive changes naming James M. Brogdon; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Simmons First National Corp reports total compensation of $3,370,037 for James M. Brogdon in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $709,539. Disclosed compensation is on record for 5 fiscal years.
“effective January 1, 2026, the Executive assumed the additional role of Chief Executive Officer and joined the Company's board of directors ("Company Board")”
“effective January 1, 2026, the Executive assumed the additional role of Chief Executive Officer and joined the Company's board of directors ("Company Board")”
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
2026-01-01–present
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Current
2026-01-01–present
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Current
2023-01-01–present
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Current
Start not stated–present
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
- Marty D. Casteel CEO, Chairman, Board Member
- Robert A. Fehlman CEO, COO
- 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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| 2025 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President^[e]^ | $709,539 | $3,370,037 |
| 2024 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President^[e]^ | $672,788 | $2,394,091 |
| 2023 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President^[e]^ | $550,000 | $1,816,740 |
| 2022 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President | $465,000 | $1,327,882 |
| 2021 | Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) | President[d] | $311,950 | $1,552,940 |
Recent activity
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