First State Bank Celebrates Gary Carney’s 20th Anniversary

Over the past two decades, Gary Carney has played an essential role in shaping who we are as an organization. With 40 years of experience in banking and credit administration, he has brought deep expertise, steady leadership, and a commitment to excellence that has guided our bank through growth, transformation, and new opportunity. Gary joined First State Bank in 2006 as Senior Vice President/Senior Loan Administration Officer, quickly becoming a trusted leader and strategic voice. His career progression reflects both his talent and his dedication: Executive Vice President in 2007, Chief Credit Officer in 2011, Chief Operating Officer in 2021, President in 2023, and President & CEO in 2025. Each role has allowed him to strengthen our operations, support our teams, and reinforce our mission of serving our communities with integrity. As employees, colleagues, and community partners, we have seen firsthand the impact of Gary’s leadership. His approachability, strategic vision, and belief in developing people have helped create a workplace where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow, most recently earning us the USA Today Top Workplaces award. Please join us in congratulating Gary on 20 years of service, leadership, and dedication to First State Bank and the communities we serve. We are grateful for the example he sets, and the future he continues to help build.