Clarinda Foote promoted to senior vice president, chief administrative officer at Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank announces the well-deserved promotion of Clarinda Foote to senior vice president and chief administrative officer. She has demonstrated exceptional skills and a commitment to excellence.
"Clarinda’s outstanding abilities have consistently impressed us at Citizens Bank,” said Adam Mitchell, president and CEO of Citizens Bank. “Her extensive knowledge of our organization, along with her unwavering dedication to our customers and community, make her an invaluable asset to our team."
Foote will take charge of managing the administrative functions in support of the CEO, Citizens Bank, and Citizens Bancshares, overseeing Board of Directors relations, communications, agendas and meetings, and actively participating in various committees. As a member of the Senior Management Team, Foote will assume a broader role in shaping and implementing administrative policies and functions.
"I am grateful for this opportunity to use my experience to contribute to the success of Citizens Bank,” said Foote. “It’s an honor to serve the community and our customers through an organization that intentionally and persistently adheres to its People First mission statement."
Foote's career trajectory includes serving as the vice president of administration and chief of staff at Lyon College with responsibilities that included overseeing administrative functions, Board of Trustees relations, communications and meetings, policy development and implementation, and serving on the President’s Cabinet. Her promotion reflects the Bank's commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent within the organization.
Foote has acquired professional certifications in administrative services management, Title IX, strategic planning, crises management, disaster recovery, and risk management.
Active in the community, Foote is involved in both Citizens Bank's Business Development and Community Engagement activities and initiatives. She supports causes such as Angel Tree, the Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranch, and the local school backpack program. She recently served on the Lyon College Sesquicentennial Committee and has also served on United Way, as an Independence County 4-H leader, and as PTO President.
