WARREN, Ark. – 3-28-25 – Friends, coworkers, and community members gathered at Commercial Bank in Warren on Friday to honor Hugh Allen Quimby, celebrating an incredible 55 years of dedicated service in the banking industry.
Guests dropped by throughout the day to congratulate Quimby on the milestone, share stories, and thank him for his decades of service to both the bank and the community.
Quimby’s career began in 1970 when he first walked through the doors of what was then First National Bank of Warren. He started as a bookkeeper and steadily advanced through various roles, including teller, note teller, and branch manager.
By 1974, Quimby had taken his talents to Citizens National Bank in Jacksonville, where he served as Vice President. There, he helped modernize operations by pushing for the implementation of automated systems—a forward-thinking move at the time.
In 1976, he returned home to Warren and rejoined First National Bank, where he soon began leading efforts in marketing, advertising, and personnel. His leadership led to his promotion to Senior Vice President in 1978 and Executive Vice President in 1981. He was also elected to the bank’s Board of Directors in 1982, serving as Board Secretary until June 2024.
Quimby has played a key role in the institution’s evolution, which included its rebranding to First State Bank of Warren and Hermitage and, eventually, to its current name, Commercial Bank and Trust. Today, he continues to serve as the bank’s Executive Vice President.
A graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello and an alumnus of the LSU Graduate School of Banking, Quimby’s commitment to learning has matched his professional dedication.
Beyond banking, Quimby has been deeply involved in his community. He serves as a Deacon and Treasurer at Immanuel Baptist Church and also holds the position of Treasurer for the Bartholomew Baptist Association. His community service includes leadership roles with the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation, and a long tenure as a Justice of the Peace from 1991 to 2014.
Whether through his contributions to the Warren Housing Authority or his countless other civic efforts, Quimby’s impact on Warren has been lasting and profound.
As Commercial Bank and the Warren community marked this special occasion, Hugh Allen Quimby stood not only as a pillar of the banking world but also as a devoted servant to the town he calls home.
