August 12, 2026
First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Oliva to senior vice president, commercial lending and diversity outreach director.
In his expanded role, Oliva will lead and develop the bank’s commercial lending and diversity outreach efforts across First Community Bank’s footprint, with an initial emphasis on central Arkansas. He is responsible for expanding access to banking services and capital by building relationships within underserved communities and helping individuals and businesses transition from being unbanked to banked.
Oliva joined First Community Bank in October 2007 through the JAG (Jobs for Arkansas Graduates) program while attending Batesville High School. Beginning his banking career at just 17 years old, he has grown through the organization during nearly 18 years of dedicated service.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities First Community Bank has given me throughout my career,” said Oliva. “This promotion is both an honor and a responsibility. I look forward to continuing to expand access to financial services, strengthening relationships throughout our communities, and helping more individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals.”
“Bill’s passion for serving others and his commitment to building stronger communities make him an outstanding leader for this role,” said Dwight Ford, executive vice president and chief lending officer. “He has consistently demonstrated a heart for people, a strong work ethic, and a vision for creating meaningful opportunities across our markets. We are excited to see the continued impact he will make for our customers, our communities, and our bank.”
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Oliva is actively involved in the communities he serves. He is a member of the White River Health Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), serves on the Avanza Arkansas Board, and is a board member for AmigoFest.
Oliva attended the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, where he studied criminal justice, and later completed the Barrett School of Banking in Memphis.
Outside of work, Oliva enjoys spending time with his family, riding bikes, enjoying lake days, and traveling. He and his wife have four children, ages 14, 13, 7, and three months, and stay active supporting their family’s many activities and sports.
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