Shelton Hired As First Southern Bank Community President

A well-known businesswoman has been hired as Community President of a new First Southern National Bank location in Hopkinsville. Bank officials announced Monday the recent hire of Betsy Shelton for the position.

Shelton, who began her career as a loan officer, left the banking industry to focus on a career in the non-profit sector. She spent 18 years serving in various capacities with the YMCA throughout Western Kentucky and Tennessee as well as the Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce, before returning to banking in 2010. With over 15 years of experience in banking and commercial lending, officials say Shelton will partner with an experienced loan and business development team in Western Kentucky to build a new First Southern National Bank presence in Hopkinsville.

Shelton says she is excited to be joining an organization that loves and cares for its clients, employees, and the community. She adds that it will be a blessing for her to be able to give back to her community, while also expanding her career professionally.

According to bank officials, First Southern National Bank is currently seeking a facility for its new location. Shelton began serving in her new role Monday.

First Southern National Bank has two locations in Princeton and a location in Russellville.

Shelton can be reached by calling (270) 725-7607 Ext. 12214, or by email at bshelton@fsnb.net.