Longinotti Promoted with First Community Bank Mortgage Team

Batesville, AR (April 7, 2025) – First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Longinotti to vice president, secondary mortgage loan originator. Longinotti, who has been with the bank since 2018, brings more than 10 years of banking experience to his role.
 
“I am grateful for this promotion and the opportunity to continue serving our customers,” said Longinotti. “Building relationships and helping borrowers find the right homebuying solutions have always been my priority, and I look forward to continuing that work.”
 
“Stephen has been a dedicated member of our mortgage team, and his promotion reflects his expertise and commitment to our customers,” said Amy Tuggle, senior vice president, secondary mortgage production manager for First Community Bank. “We are grateful for his leadership and the knowledge that he brings to the team.”
 
In his role, Longinotti educates, advises, and guides potential borrowers through the loan application process. Additionally, he has held his Series 7 and 66 licenses, further strengthening his financial expertise.
 
Longinotti earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas. Outside of his work in the mortgage department, he and his wife, Leah, manage a local wedding venue just outside of Batesville. His hobbies include fitness, music, kayaking, and camping.
 
The First Community Bank Searcy University branch, located at 800 East Beebe Capps Expressway, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drive-through services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
For more information about First Community Bank, call 870-612-3400 or visit www.firstcommunity.net.
 
About First Community Bank
First Community Bank, which is locally owned and managed, opened August 4, 1997, in Batesville, Arkansas, and currently operates in 34 locations across Arkansas and Missouri. First Community employs 600 professional bankers and reports assets of $2.97 billion as of December 31, 2024.