Landmark Community Bank was based in Collierville, Tennessee, and operated as an independent community bank prior to its acquisition by Simmons First National Corporation, which was announced on June 7, 2021. The bank maintained a philosophy centered on strong credit culture, significant community involvement, and customer service excellence. Under the leadership of James "Jake" Farrell (chairman, president, and CEO), Landmark positioned itself as a locally-focused institution serving its regional market.
Landmark offered traditional community banking services including consumer and commercial banking products. The bank maintained local decision-making and community engagement as core operational principles. Following the acquisition agreement, Landmark customers gained access to Simmons' broader array of consumer and commercial products, along with Simmons' leading-edge digital banking capabilities.
Landmark distinguished itself through its commitment to local community banking despite being acquired by a larger regional institution. The bank's leadership emphasized that joining Simmons would allow them to strengthen and expand their business while continuing to provide locally-focused banking services. Simmons valued Landmark specifically for cultural alignment around credit quality and community involvement, describing it as a "successful, local community bank.
3 million (based on June 4, 2021 stock prices). Consumers seeking to profile or evaluate Landmark should understand that the institution has been integrated into Simmons' operations, and any current banking relationships would be through Simmons Bank rather than under the Landmark brand.
