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Andy Puckett Joins First Bank & Trust as Mortgage VP

Feb 18, 2019
Abingdon, Va.-based First Bank & Trust Company has hired Andy Puckett as Vice President in its Mortgage Department

Abingdon, Va.-based First Bank & Trust Company has hired Andy Puckett as Vice President in its Mortgage Department.
Abingdon, Va.-based First Bank & Trust Company has hired Andy Puckett as Vice President in its Mortgage Department
 
Puckett was previously a Loan Officer with Farm Credit of the Virginias for seven years, and earlier worked as a Vice President and Branch Manager at Lee Bank & Trust. Co. In his new position, Puckett will assist with loan production and mortgage administration for southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee and originate home loans out of the Mortgage Division Office in Bristol, Va. 
 
"Andy is knowledgeable and experienced in the mortgage industry," said Richard Buchanan, Senior Vice President and Mortgage Division Manager at First Bank & Trust. "He is committed to the needs of our customers and will be a great addition to our mortgage team."

 
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