Keith McHan serves as Market President of First State Bank in Heber Springs. He has been in banking for the last 37 years, beginning his professional career upon graduation from the University of Central Arkansas in 1987. Keith then earned his diploma from the National Commercial Lending School in 1992, before earning his graduate degree in banking in 2005 from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Since moving to our area in 1987, Keith has maintained an active positive influence in the community by his civic involvement and service in many community leadership positions. He has served as a member of the Conway Jaycees, was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Cleburne County, past chairman of the Church Council of the First United Methodist Church, an advisory board member for Baptist Health and a participant in Leadership Arkansas. Keith has also served on the board of directors for many area organizations including Latch Key, the United Way, the Heber Springs School District, the Heber Springs Housing Authority, the Cleburne County Economic Development Commission, Baptist Health Foundation, and the Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
Although his professional life keeps him busy, Keith enjoys hunting and other outdoor activities in his free time. But by far, Keith’s most important role has been that of husband of 12 years to Ronda, father to Meghan, Lindsey and Leah, father-in-law to Billy and Patrick and proud grandpa to Slade and Kynley.
Keith will be inducted into the Hall of Honor at the 67th Annual Chamber Banquet on May 4th.
