Longtime banker and Smithville native Casey Midgett has joined FirstBank as a relationship manager. In his new role, Midgett will be responsible for growing FirstBank’s presence in the Smithville market and strengthening existing customer relationships.

Midgett comes to FirstBank with over 20 years’ experience, having previously served as a loan officer, a financial service representative, district leader, assistant vice president and financial adviser at financial institutions in the Smithville community. He was responsible for driving branch performance and worked closely with mortgage, commercial and investment banking.

“Casey’s community ties and extensive banking background are outstanding assets for our team,” said Scott Garrett, FirstBank’s market president. “His financial knowledge and commitment to our clients will support the community’s economic growth.”

Midgett was voted Best of the Best Loan Officer in DeKalb County in 2005 and 2007. He is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.

“Being from Smithville, I look forward to continuing to help our community grow and to work with the local residents and businesses in meeting their financial needs,” Midgett said. “I’m excited to join the team at FirstBank and build on the relationships I’ve fostered for the past two decades.”

Midgett currently serves as president of DeKalb County Youth Football and treasurer of DeKalb Youth Baseball and is a board member of Smithville Junior Pro Basketball. He and his wife, LeVaughnda, have three children, Luke, Reed and John.