Senior Vice President, Abilene
Rick joined First Financial Trust in August of 2024 as a Relationship Manager. Rick prides himself in developing a thorough understanding of his client’s needs, preferences and in general, developing a long-term relationship. Responsibilities of the role include business development as well as estate, retirement planning and trust administration.
With a heavy emphasis on relationship management, Rick has worked in the financial service industry for the over 30 years in California, Washington, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming. Most recently Rick worked for five years directing the Private Banking division of a small Community Bank in Santa Fe, NM. During his career Rick has worked to provide a relationship based / universal banking experience to a diverse client base helping them to succeed with their investment, trust, banking and credit needs.
Rick graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico in 1993 and will complete the Southwest Graduate School of Banking program in June of 2025.
Rick and his wife Kim are transitioning to Abilene and excited to become part of the West Texas community. They have two daughters (Morgan – 23 and Marina – 17). Rick and Kim enjoy time with family – especially supporting their daughter’s success in high school sports and in college rodeo.