FNB Bank has announced a major leadership change, now effective October 1.
Paul Scott has been named Chief Executive Officer, while Lori Noel will serve as President.
The transition follows the retirement of Sally Hopkins, of Murray, who has held the dual role of President and CEO for the past five years. Hopkins will move into the role of Chairman of the Board and remain engaged with the bank through the end of the year.
The decision separates the previously combined President and CEO responsibilities, allowing for a more focused leadership structure as the bank enters its 151st year.
Scott will oversee the bank’s strategic vision, executive leadership, and financial soundness as CEO. A 23-year veteran of FNB, he has spent his entire banking career with the institution and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer.
He is a graduate of Murray State University’s MBA program and has also completed executive training at the Financial Managers School and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin.
As President, Noel will lead strategy, growth, and organizational development. She brings more than 33 years of banking experience to the role and currently serves as FNB’s Chief Lending Officer.
A Marshall County native, she attended Murray State University and has advanced training from the Southeastern School of Advanced Commercial Lending, Kentucky Bankers Association General Banking School, and the Graduate School of Banking in Wisconsin. She also serves on several state-level finance and development boards and remains active in regional leadership initiatives.
The Board of Directors expressed confidence in the new leadership team, citing Scott’s vision and Noel’s industry expertise as key strengths for guiding the bank’s future.
About FNB Bank
Founded in 1875, FNB Bank is one of the oldest financial institutions in Kentucky, with assets exceeding $700 million. The bank operates ten locations across Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall counties. FNB has consistently ranked among the nation’s strongest banks in safety and soundness, earning three consecutive “Outstanding” ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act from the FDIC. It has also been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” in the Small Business Category from 2021 through 2024.
FNB Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
