Our Story
Chambers Bank was founded in 1930 as Danville State Bank by current CEO/Chairman John Ed Chambers III’s grandfather, Judge John Ed Chambers. The newly-established Bank replaced Yell County Bank as the area’s only financial institution after it failed during the Great Depression. In 1980, Chambers chartered the Scott County Bank in Waldron, and throughout the 1990s, Chambers Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for the Bank, acquired ownership in various banks throughout the state.
Since 1930, the Bank has remained in the Chambers family and grown not only through acquisitions but also through a dedicated commitment to serving the communities where we live and work. Today, the Bank has over $1.3 billion in total assets and operates 23 branches throughout Arkansas. Alongside CEO/Chairman John Ed Chambers III, Mike Donnell serves as the Bank’s President; together they have amassed a staff of Arkansas bankers committed to expanding their footprint and providing excellent banking services to the communities where we live and work.
Who we are, what we do, and why you should bank with us:
We are your hometown bank.
Our small town roots grow deep, and you can trust us as your partner for every banking need.
In a busy and connected world, it is still important to know your banker. We know you and want to help you achieve your financial goals.
We are a full-service community bank.
Whatever you need–big or small–we are here for you.
From a simple checking account with a free debit card to your first home loan, we have you covered. From convenient branches to a full suite of online banking options, we will always be available when you need us.
We are financially strong. So you can bank with trust.
We have been around for nearly a century, and we’re only getting stronger.
When choosing a bank, you need a deep sense of trust in the integrity and stability of the institution. We are FDIC insured, but our stability runs far deeper. With over $1.3 billion in assets and growing, Chambers Bank has been helping our friends and neighbors for 94 years.
We value community.
We are here for you, because we are also here with you.
If you know us, you know we value community. We don’t just have local branches made of brick and mortar. Our people pour their lives into the communities we serve. We want our communities to be strong and growing, and we are committed to doing our part as your bank and as your neighbors.
Our Mission
To improve the financial well-being and quality of life of our customers and the communities we serve
Our Vision
To be the bank of choice in the communities we serve
Our Corporate Values
Community, honesty, relationships, respect, trust