First Advantage Bancorp announces 43 percent increase in Quarterly Cash Dividends
January 28, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Board of Directors of First Advantage Bancorp (OTC QB: FABK), the holding company of First Advantage Bank, has declared an increase in quarterly dividends paid to shareholders to $0.10.
The change represents a 43 percent increase from the previous dividend rate of $0.07. The higher dividend represents a 4% annual return on the original $10/share price.
The cash dividend will be paid on or about February 16th, 2015 to shareholders of record on February 5th, 2015. [Read more]
First Advantage Bank brings in Christy Caudill to it’s Executive Team
January 6, 2015
Veteran Nashville Banking Executive Returns as EVP and COO
Clarksville, TN – First Advantage Bank announced that Christy Caudill has joined its leadership team as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Caudill will oversee the bank’s operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, retail, information technology systems and facilities.
Caudill worked at First Federal Savings Bank (now First Advantage Bank) from 2005 to 2010 in the IT and operations areas.
Christy Caudill
First Advantage Bank donates iPads to P.I.E. Partner Barksdale Elementary
August 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Barksdale Elementary School is kicking off the school year right with the help of Partner in Education, First Advantage Bank. New Apple iPads and an Apple charging station have been donated to the school.
Barksdale Elementary class with iPads donated by First Advantage Bank.
First Advantage Bank to go Private
April 24, 2013
Growing Bank Leaving NASDAQ Stock Market to Fuel Strategic Plans
Clarksville, TN – The board of directors for First Advantage Bancorp, the holding company for Clarksville-based First Advantage Bank, has approved a move to leave the NASDAQ Stock Market and take the bank private.
The organization will utilize SecondMarket, the leading alternative to the public markets, to facilitate stock transactions and shareholder communications. The company expects the move to create more shareholder value, allow the management team to focus on strategic plans for ongoing growth, and dramatically reduce its administrative costs. [Read more]
First Advantage Bank releases new Mobile Banking App
January 26, 2013
Latest Innovation Offers Control, Convenience to Tech-Savvy Customers
Clarksville, TN – First Advantage Bank continues to expand its offerings with a new, innovative suite of financial products and services for smartphone users.
The multifunctional FAB Mobile Banking suite is now available for free to anyone with a First Advantage Bank account. The suite offers three ways for users to access accounts including a Mobile Banking App, Mobile Texting, and Mobile Web Browser. [Read more]
Jerry Cooksey joins Executive Team at First Advantage Bank
December 13, 2012
Former Chattanooga Banker Named Interim CFO for Growing Mid-State Bank
Clarksville, TN – Jerry Cooksey has joined the executive management team at First Advantage Bank. He will oversee all of the bank’s financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting, and regulatory compliance as acting Chief Financial Officer.
Jerry Cooksey
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Event gets over 200 Business Leader Volunteers
October 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Over 200 business and community leaders volunteered for the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Event held October 9th through 11th, which helped spread the word of the value and importance of being a part of the local Chamber.
Over 200 Business Leaders Volunteer for Clarksville Chamber Membership Event.
First Advantage Bank and Austin Peay State University Present Free Workshops for Local Entrepreneurs
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The first in a series of free workshops offering advice and training for local entrepreneurs took place this week as First Advantage Bank and Austin Peay State University officially kicked off Building Businesses: A Small Business Workshop Series. [Read more]
Phil Cornett joins First Advantage Bank Mortgage Group
April 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – First Advantage Bank has welcomed Phil Cornett as Mortgage Loan Originator. Cornett brings nearly 30 years of banking experience to the role, with specialties in residential and commercial real estate lending.
He will be responsible for an array of mortgage loan products, and will work out of the bank’s Mortgage Center at 933 Tracy Lane in Clarksville, TN.
Phil Cornett is now a Mortgage Loan Originator with First Advantage Bank.
