FBMI Firstbank Corporation

--- - A Nashville-based bank is expanding its presence in the Birmingham market. FirstBank, which entered the Alabama market through FirstBank Mortgage in 2011 with the acquisition of Birmingham-based mortgage brokerage company Henger Rast, has opened a loan production office at its FirstBank Mortgage office at 3500 Blue Lake Drive.

--- - After more than 35 years with FirstBank, President Ron Tilton has announced he will be retiring at the end of February 2021. Kevin Classen will step into the role of president effective Feb. 22. Tilton joined Lakewood-based FirstBank in 1985, right after college, he told Denver Business Journal.

--- - 'Title: Phoenix market president Company: FirstBank How many years have you worked in your current job and in total in your industry? 13 and 31 What''s the most important trait of an effective leader? An effective leader must be knowledgeable, credible and look to generously serve others. What is your management style?'

--- - FirstBank officials may be coming off their biggest deal announcement to date, but that's not stopping them from keeping a close eye on other potential pairings. In a presentation last week, executives laid out their acquisition strategy to investors, handicapping the number of potential targets they have in Tennessee and highlighting their opportunities for deals within the bank's desired expansion markets.

--- - FirstBank finalized its first of two bank deals this week, as the Nashville-based lender prepares to tackle the approval process for its pending $611 million acquisition of Franklin Synergy Bank. On Tuesday, FirstBank announced the completion of its acquisition of Kentucky-based Farmers National Bank of Scottsville. The $51.9 million deal was announced in September.

--- - FirstBank officials may be coming off their biggest deal announcement to date, but that's not stopping them from keeping a close eye on other potential pairings. In a presentation last week, executives laid out their acquisition strategy to investors, handicapping the number of potential targets they have in Tennessee and highlighting their opportunities for deals within the bank's desired expansion markets.