Academy Bank Opens First Arkansas Branch with Grand Opening in Rogers

New branch at "The District" mixed-use development brings the latest innovations in convenient, flexible and personal community banking to Pinnacle Hills in Northwest Arkansas

ROGERS, Ark., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Bank, a full-service community bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Dickinson Financial Corp., announces the opening of its newest retail banking center – its first location in the state of Arkansas. Located at 4301 South JB Hunt Drive in Rogers, within the vibrant mixed-use development known as "The District," the new branch expands Academy Bank's signature blend of personal service and banking innovation to Northwest Arkansas.

Community leaders celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce.

"We're proud to open our first branch in Arkansas and bring the latest in community banking innovations to the dynamic Rogers and Northwest Arkansas community," said Kristian Holt, business development manager at Academy Bank in Rogers. "As a family-owned, community-focused bank, banking is more than a financial transaction to us. Banking is about building relationships and strengthening the communities we serve, and we look forward to doing that in Rogers."

The new Academy Bank in Pinnacle Hills comprises over 1,700 square feet and offers a full range of personal, business and commercial banking services. In addition to concierge assistance with personal and commercial banking needs, Academy Bank features the latest in banking technology with 24-Hour Smart ATMs, as well as Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) video banking. With the touch of an ITM screen, Academy Bank clients can speak with a video banker for help with most banking services.

"Everything we do at Academy Bank is designed to create a superior banking experience that leads to financial wellness – whether it's for commercial clients, small businesses or individuals. We're here to serve the full spectrum of financial needs in our communities," adds Holt.

Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of America's Most Innovative Companies for 2025, Academy Bank offers a wide range of financial solutions for consumers and businesses, including cutting-edge personal banking solutions, commercial and business banking, treasury management and mortgage services. Fortune selected companies for the list that redefined their industries, evaluating them equally across three categories: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.

Academy Bank also was honored with the 2025 HCM Excellence Award by ADP in the Talent at Work category, recognizing its outstanding use of human capital management technology to enhance the employee experience. The award highlighted Academy Bank's commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and a people-first workplace culture.

The Rogers branch hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About Academy Bank
Academy Bank is a full-service commercial bank with $2.9 billion in assets and more than 75 banking centers in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. Academy Bank provides a wide range of financial solutions for business and individuals, including commercial and business banking, treasury management and mortgage services. Academy Bank is privately held and family-owned by Dickinson Financial Corporation, a $4.4 billion holding company headquartered in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Academy Bank's sister bank, Armed Forces Bank, headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas, proudly serves active and retired military and civilian clients around the world with more on-base locations than any military bank in the country. For more information, visit www.academybank.com.

SOURCE Academy Bank