George Gleason was a 25-year-old attorney in 1979 when he purchased the controlling interest in the Bank of Ozark, which had $28 million in assets and two locations. The bank had been chartered in 1937.
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COLUMBUS, Miss., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ BankFirst Capital Corporation (OTCQX:BFCC) ( BankFirst or the Company ), parent of BankFirst Financial Services (the Bank ), today announced the retirement of Mr. William L. Freeman, Jr. from the board of directors of the Company. Mr. Freeman s retirement was not a result of any disagreement with the Company or its management on any matter relating to the Company s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Freeman will continue to serve as a director of the Bank.
Moak Griffin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the many years of service Mr. Freeman has given to the Company. Mr. Freeman has been an asset to the Company s board of directors since our acquisition of Newton County Bank in 2016, where he previously served as president and chief executive officer. We will con