First State Bank

Knowledge is one of the best defenses against fraud.
We were proud to have McKenzie Strawn represent First State Bank at the Cedar Creek Lake Area Senior Health Workshop, where she shared valuable information about fraud prevention and common scams targeting seniors. The conversations that followed were truly meaningful, with so many attendees asking questions, sharing experiences, and learning ways to protect themselves and their loved ones.
At First State Bank, we believe education is key to keeping our communities safe, and we’re honored to be part of those important discussions.

Congratulation to RaTonia Hunter on her Home Construction Loan with First State Bank! It's an honor and privilege to help you build your dream home and be part of this milestone! Thank you to David with Colonial Title Company, loan processor Taylor Nelson and Loan Assistant Dawn Monroe for all your hard work and accommodating our closing today. It's amazing when you see customers' dreams come true!


Carlos Padron
Vice President, Loan Officer
NMLS: 757451
Direct: 903-489-4307
Cell: 903-203-8973
Equal Housing Lender/
Member FDIC

Congratulations to Sergio and Antonio Bolanos on their commercial real estate loan. Thank you for trusting Carlos Padron and First State Bank with your business needs. Thank you to Jessica Padgett with Tinsley Title Company and our loan processor Kennedy Hamilton for a smooth transaction and closing.


Carlos Padron
Vice President, Loan Officer
NMLS: 757451
Direct: 903-489-4307
Equal Housing Lender/MemberFDIC

Today is Compliance Day, and we’re proud to celebrate Haylee Grantham and Deanna Jackson for the important work they do for our Compliance Department. Thank you both for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to protecting and supporting our bank and our customers. We truly appreciate all that you do!

Member FDIC

Congratulations, Rodney and Kendra Williams, on your home closing! Thank you for trusting First State Bank to be part of such an exciting milestone. We’re grateful to Colonial Title and Natalie Martin for helping make the closing smooth and seamless. Wishing you many happy memories in your new home!


Natalie Martin, Portfolio Manager
MLO: #2791876
Equal Housing Lender/Member FDIC

We are so excited to support the Jamburgeree on October 16 and 17! It’s going to be a fun-filled weekend packed with activities for all ages. We hope you’ll join us and bring your family and friends to enjoy this great community event. A special thank you to Jennifer Browning and the Greater Athens Chamber of Commerce for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to making this event a success! We hope to see you then!

Today is HR Professionals Day and we celebrate and thank Mallary Monroe and Hilary Ray for the dedication, care, and support they provide to our employees every day. Thank you for your commitment to make First State Bank a stronger, better place to work. We are truly grateful for all you do!

We had a great time meeting local businesses, job seekers and students at the Forney Job Fair & Business Expo 2026. Thank you for making it such an incredible day!!

First State Bank proudly supports the Malakoff High School fishing team! Congratulations to Jake Boring and Eli Paschal on winning the high school bass tournament at Lake Whitney yesterday!


First State Bank, Member FDIC