First Financial Bankshares, Inc., the parent company of First Financial Bank, announced the promotion of Kyle McVey to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of First Financial Bank, a position previously held by Michelle Hickox. Mrs. Hickox will continue in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for First Financial Bankshares.
“Kyle’s contributions have significantly shaped our Company’s progress, from supporting regional leadership to enhancing our investor relations and accounting practices,” said F. Scott Dueser, Chairman and CEO of First Financial Bankshares. “His leadership in our Customer Service First initiative and dedication to community involvement have helped us deliver on our promise of excellence. This well-deserved promotion underscores our commitment to strategic succession planning and opens the door for Kyle and Michelle to further collaborate as the Company continues to expand.”
McVey joined First Financial in 2011 after two years with KPMG LLP in Jacksonville, Florida. In his most recent role of Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, he has overseen key areas including financial reporting, acquisition strategy and analysis, audit and internal controls, investor relations, and cross-functional leadership throughout the Company. He serves as Co-Chairman of First Financial’s Customer Service First program and played a pivotal role in crafting the Company’s Vision and Mission statements, as well as the development of the 21 Non-Negotiables that define excellence in customer service. McVey collaborated closely with Horst Schulze, Co-Founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and a renowned leader in hospitality, to establish the foundation of a service culture that has elevated First Financial Bank’s brand and reputation. He continues to be a driving force in our service initiatives, ensuring they remain aligned with our commitment to excellence across all areas of the business.
McVey holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance and a master’s in accounting from Abilene Christian University. He is a licensed CPA and a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University (SWGSB). While attending SWGSB, McVey was a two-time winner of the James B. Gardner Commerce Street Capital Scholarship, which recognizes participants who attain the highest level of academic achievement and best represent the educational ideals of merit and leadership, and was recognized as valedictorian of his class.
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