First Financial Bank Announces the Election of Jeff Vorhees, EVP, Treasurer

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First Financial Bank has announced the appointment of Jeff Vorhees as Executive Vice President and Treasurer. Vorhees, who previously served as Director of Corporate Treasury at Independent Financial, a $19 billion public bank in McKinney Texas, brings significant experience in banking and finance to his new role.

His background includes positions in asset liability management consulting, investment banking, and experience as a commissioned bank examiner at the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank. Vorhees holds bachelor's degrees in finance and economics from Texas Tech University, an MBA from Southern Methodist University, and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He is also a Certified Management Accountant and Certified Treasury Professional.

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• Strategic hire of experienced treasury professional with background at larger $19B bank
• New EVP brings regulatory expertise as former Federal Reserve Bank examiner
• Appointment strengthens financial leadership team for growth initiatives

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• None.

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ABILENE, Texas, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank has announced the election of Jeff Vorhees as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of First Financial Bank.

"We are delighted to welcome Jeff to the Bank to fill this very important role leading our finance team," said David Bailey, President of First Financial Bankshares. "Jeff's recent position at a larger bank, as well as his experience as a former bank examiner, will be critical in helping us make strategic balance sheet decisions and meet regulatory expectations as we grow."

Vorhees most recently served as Director of Corporate Treasury at Independent Financial, a $19 billion public bank, in McKinney Texas. Prior to that, he held positions in asset liability management consulting, investment banking, and as a commissioned bank examiner at the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank. He holds bachelor's degrees in finance and economics from Texas Tech University, an MBA from Southern Methodist University, and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He is also a Certified Management Accountant and a Certified Treasury Professional.

About First Financial Bank

First Financial Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN). Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, First Financial Bankshares is a financial holding company that through its subsidiary, First Financial Bank, operates multiple banking regions with 79 locations in Texas, including Abilene, Acton, Albany, Aledo, Alvarado, Beaumont, Boyd, Bridgeport, Brock, Bryan, Burleson, College Station, Cisco, Cleburne, Clyde, Conroe, Cut and Shoot, Decatur, Eastland, El Campo, Fort Worth, Franklin, Fulshear, Glen Rose, Granbury, Grapevine, Hereford, Huntsville, Keller, Kingwood, Magnolia, Mauriceville, Merkel, Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Montgomery, Moran, New Waverly, Newton, Odessa, Orange, Palacios, Port Arthur, Ranger, Rising Star, Roby, San Angelo, Southlake, Stephenville, Sweetwater, Tomball, Trent, Trophy Club, Vidor, Waxahachie, Weatherford, Willis, and Willow Park. The Company also operates First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, with nine locations, and First Technology Services, Inc., a technology operating company.

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SOURCE First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new EVP and Treasurer of First Financial Bank (FFIN)?

Jeff Vorhees has been elected as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of First Financial Bank, bringing experience from Independent Financial and the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank.

What is Jeff Vorhees' previous experience before joining First Financial Bank (FFIN)?

Vorhees was Director of Corporate Treasury at Independent Financial ($19B bank), and held positions in asset liability management consulting, investment banking, and as a bank examiner at Dallas Federal Reserve Bank.

What are Jeff Vorhees' educational qualifications for his role at First Financial Bank (FFIN)?

He holds bachelor's degrees in finance and economics from Texas Tech University, an MBA from Southern Methodist University, and is a Stonier Graduate School of Banking graduate.

What professional certifications does the new First Financial Bank (FFIN) Treasurer hold?

Jeff Vorhees holds certifications as a Certified Management Accountant and a Certified Treasury Professional.