Meet Lon Biebighauser

Growing up in the country outside of Graham, Texas, Lon Biebighauser learned early lessons in hard work, perseverance, and problem solving that would shape his approach to financial leadership. As the new President of First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, he brings these fundamental values, along with 16 years of experience at the Company, to guide the organization’s next chapter.

"I love helping our clients, whatever the need is," Lon says. "Investment management, retirement planning, estate planning – I enjoy helping our clients create and build strategies and plans that provide opportunities for them and their families." This passion does not just apply to his client relationships. Biebighauser is a firm believer in cultivating the lives of his team members as well.

For Biebighauser, leadership isn’t about ego; it’s about privilege and responsibility. "I feel privileged to be entrusted with the oversight of our organization, of our people, and ultimately the impact that it has on our clients," he says. "It’s humbling that they have an honest trust in my leadership."

His approach to client service is deeply personal, reflecting the similar nature of trust and asset management. "We truly work with generations in the intimate details of their lives," he explains. "We’re involved when clients welcome children and grandchildren into their families, in conversations around planning for their future goals and needs." This level of involvement often extends beyond financial matters, from attending clients’ weddings to hospital visits when the most critical of decisions need to be made.

A magna cum laude graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in finance, Lon sees clear parallels between the Bank’s mission and community service. "A bank is an economic engine for a community," he notes. "Whether it’s on the commercial banking side or wealth management, you’re assisting in building businesses and generating wealth that provides opportunities to employ people, which improves lives and can assist others in need. Through that, you’re lifting the entire community."

When not focused on client service or community leadership, Biebighauser enjoys outdoor activities with his family, including camping, hiking, and working on their land. Married to his wife, Christy, for 20 years and raising two children, he maintains the same hands-on approach to life that he learned on his family’s land.

Looking to the future, Lon emphasizes the importance of expanding the reach of First Financial Trust while maintaining its core values. "We’re not trying to change what we’re doing or who we are," he explains. "We’re trying to determine the best ways to get our message in front of more people because there are many who need our services."

This balance of growth, tradition, and a deep commitment to servant leadership positions First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company for continued success under Lon’s guidance.