First Bank & Trust Company mortgage team welcomes Puckett as VP

Financial services firm First Bank & Trust Company has announced the appointment of Andy Puckett as vice president for the mortgage department.

With 14 years of banking experience, Puckett worked for Farm Credit of the Virginias, ACA prior to the appointment. In his new role, he will assist with loan production and mortgage administration for southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee. He will also be originating mortgages out of the mortgage division office in addition to his operational and administrative obligations.

"Andy is knowledgeable and experienced in the mortgage industry," said Richard Buchanan, senior vice president and mortgage division manager at First Bank & Trust Company. "He is committed to the needs of our customers, and will be a great addition to our mortgage team."

Puckett also serves as treasurer at the Virginia Highlands Airport Authority and Washington County Agricultural Advisory Committee.