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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSimmons First National Corporation employees are -51% more likely to recommend Simmons First National Corporation as a great place to work
| 12% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 63% | Detractors |
Working at Simmons First National Corporation is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Simmons First National Corporation employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Simmons First National Corporation’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Simmons First National Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Simmons First National Corporation is rated D
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Simmons First National Corporation ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 7 Simmons First National Corporation employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Simmons First National Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Vacation time is unlimited if you can find time to take
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Bank holidays and three full weekends off a month, but most other banks offer that too.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Zero sense of a team or being part of something good. Very few people there willing to help and teach basic job skills.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The culture alone is enough to make anyone feel undervalued. Managers are routinely breaking basic rules with little to no feedback or instruction.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Staffing, planning, training, and teaching employees the right way to do things rather than giving them a limited set of tools and expecting success.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.simmonsbank.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SFNC |
Simmons First National Corporation competitors include Allstate and HomeStreet. Simmons First National Corporation ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Simmons First National Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
11 employees at Simmons First National Corporation have reviewed Simmons First National Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 11 Simmons First National Corporation employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Simmons First National Corporation are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Simmons First National Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Simmons First National Corporation are not very pleased with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Simmons First National Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Simmons First National Corporation believe the environment at Simmons First National Corporation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Simmons First National Corporation is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Simmons First National Corporation work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Simmons First National Corporation are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Simmons First National Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Simmons First National Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
George’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting George in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. George Makris’s employees rank Simmons First National Corporation in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 30% for Executive Team. When compared to Simmons First National Corporation’s competitors, George Makris ranks below Allstate CEO Thomas Wilson.
The Simmons First National Corporation Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO George Makris, Executive Vice President and Regional Chairman of Tennessee John Carman Clark, and EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Patrick Burrow
George Makris CEO / President
George Makris serves as the CEO / President of Simmons First National Corporation.
John Carman Clark Executive Vice President and Regional Chairman of Tennessee
Mr. John Carman Clark serves as advisor at Simmons First National Bank since January 1, 2016. Mr. Clark served as an... read more
Patrick Burrow EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Patrick A. Burrow has been an Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Simmons First National Corporation... read more
Marty D. Casteel Senior Executive Vice President
Mr. Marty D. Casteel serves as Senior Executive Vice President of Simmons First National Corporation. Mr. Casteel serves... read more
Robert A. Fehlman Chief Financial Officer, Senior Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Robert A. Fehlman, also known as Bob, has been Chief Financial Officer of Simmons First National Corporation since... read more
Barry K. Ledbetter Chief Banking Officer of Simmons First National Bank and EVP of Simmons First National Bank
Mr. Barry K. Ledbetter serves as Chief Banking Officer of Simmons Bank and Executive Vice President of Simmons Bank at... read more
Dennis H. Ferguson President of Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas
Dennis H. Ferguson serves as President of Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas at Simmons First National... read more
Kevin J. Archer Executive Vice President
Mr. Kevin J. Archer serves as Executive Vice President of Simmons First National Corporation. Mr. Archer served as... read more
Stephen C. Massanelli EVP of Organizational Development
Mr. Stephen C. Massanelli, also known as Steve, has been an Executive Vice President of Organizational Development at... read more
How much do people at Simmons First National Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Simmons First National Corporation is $87,038, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,408, or $48 per hour.
At Simmons First National Corporation, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $116,698 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,484 annually. Average Simmons First National Corporation salaries by department include: Business Development at $99,902, Design at $72,436, Admin at $52,683, and Finance at $72,379. Half of Simmons First National Corporation salaries are above $101,408.
7 employees at Simmons First National Corporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 7 employees at Simmons First National Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $80k | $80k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $100k | $100k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $160k | $160k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $261k | $261k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Simmons First National Corporation across various culture dimensions.
Simmons First National Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Simmons First National Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Simmons First National Corporation?
Simmons First National Corporation CEO is George Makris, their score by employees is 55
What is Simmons First National Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Simmons First National Corporation is -51
What is Simmons First National Corporation revenue?
Simmons First National Corporation revenue is $467M
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Simmons First National Corporation?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 115k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Simmons First National Corporation?
The average salaries for Operations in Simmons First National Corporation is 82k