September 29, 2025
First Community Bank has announced the promotion of Jeff McDonald to vice president, dealer direct sales & OEM relations manager. McDonald is based at the bank’s headquarters in Batesville, Arkansas, overseeing national original equipment manufacturers
(OEM) relations, while Florida will be his assigned territory as a sales representative.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to step into this leadership role,” McDonald said. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of building strong relationships with dealers and partners across the country, and I look forward to continuing to grow those connections and serve our customers with excellence.”
McDonald began his banking career in the special assets division of First Community Bank in 2014 and later served as a collections officer. He then transferred to the dealer direct department, where he initially worked as a national sales representative for the eastern states. In his new role, he will oversee sales development and strengthen relationships with OEMs, helping the department further expand its footprint.
Steve Wilcoxon, president of dealer direct, said “Jeff’s career path at First Community Bank shows the value of hard work and adaptability. He has been a key part of the growth of our dealer direct department, and his leadership will continue to drive our success nationwide.”
McDonald and his wife, Teresa, have two grown children. Their daughter and son-in-law are expecting a child later this year, and the McDonalds look forward to welcoming their grandchild. Outside the office, he enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities.
Based in Batesville, Arkansas, First Community Bank’s dealer direct department serves dealerships and manufacturers across multiple states, providing flexible financing solutions and a seamless lending process for both dealers and customers.
The dealer direct department of First Community Bank is located at 1401 Harrison Street in Batesville, Arkansas. Consumer loans and applications are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., CST and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., CST. For assistance, customers may call 870-376-7123, fax 888-402-3528, or email staff@dealerdirectfinancial.com. Wholesale and floorplan relationships are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. For more information, call 870-376-7143, fax 888-402-3528, or email floorplan@dealerdirectfinancial.com.
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