First Community Bank

As our summer internship program comes to a close, we'd like to recognize and thank our outstanding interns for their dedication, curiosity, and contributions over the past few months.

We are grateful for the time we shared together and proud to have been part of your professional journey. Thank you for a great summer, and we wish you continued success in all that lies ahead!

Today, we are celebrating both a remarkable legacy and an exciting future.

After years of dedicated service and leadership, Ted Nissen has announced his retirement as President and CEO of First Community Bank, effective December 31, 2026. Ted has been instrumental in building First Community into the organization it is today, and while we are saddened to see him leave, we are incredibly grateful for his lasting impact and wish him nothing but happiness in retirement.

We are thrilled to announce that Vaughan Dozier has been named Chief Executive Officer and Drew Painter has been named President, effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, Michael Cromer and Trey Werner will assume Regional Executive roles, helping lead First Community's growing network of banking offices.

Please join us in thanking Ted for his extraordinary service and congratulating Vaughan, Drew, Michael, and Trey as they help lead First Community Bank into the future.

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At the heart of what we do is a commitment to supporting our customers and strengthening our community. That's why we were thrilled to present a $2,500 donation to Palmetto Ballet Theatre, one of our valued customers and an incredible community partner.

We believe in supporting organizations that make a lasting difference, and Palmetto Ballet Theatre's dedication to the arts continues to inspire and enrich lives throughout our community. Through their educational outreach programs, they positively impact the lives of countless children while making professional performing arts accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances.

We're proud to support their mission and stand alongside them as they continue creating opportunities, fostering creativity, and enriching our community.

Featured left to right: Chad McMurray, FCB Commercial Banker, and Brianna Taylor Kelly, Founder and Artistic Director of Palmetto Ballet Theatre

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We were up bright and early this morning to be at the Lexington County School District One New Employee Welcome Breakfast. It was such a pleasure to be able to welcome and help usher in their 200+ new employees today! This is something we love being able to attend and take part of each year. We’d like to thank LCSD1 for having us and we look forward to the next time!

Featured employees: Kena Dill, T.K. Woods, and Giesela Heinly

Congratulations to our own Kena Dill on being named Chair of Women in Philanthropy! Kena's commitment to community development and her heart for helping others make her an outstanding choice for this role. We are excited to see the positive impact she will make as she helps inspire, connect, and empower women throughout the Midlands.

Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Middleton on successfully graduating from the South Carolina Bankers School through the South Carolina Bankers Association!

This prestigious program requires a rigorous three-year commitment, balancing intensive coursework while maintaining full-time responsibilities at their financial institution. Representing our bank at the graduation ceremony was Drew Painter, Chief Commercial and Retail Banking Officer, who helped recognize this year's graduates.

We are incredibly proud of Elizabeth. Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment!

2nd Photo Left to Right: Ted Nissen, Vaughan Dozier, Elizabeth Middleton, and Drew Painter

Each year, our team comes together for our Back-to-School Drive, donating school supplies to help children in need be able to start the school year prepared and confident. Thanks to our valued partnership with Families Helping Families, these fully stocked backpacks are distributed to local students who need them most.

We are grateful for the opportunity to make such a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

We are proud to support financial education in our communities. We recently donated 40 financial literacy books to The Open Book Project in Easley. These books, designed for kindergarten through second grade students, help introduce important money management concepts such as saving, budgeting, goal setting, and making smart financial decisions at an early age.

Steven DeAngelis presented the books on behalf of our bank, helping provide young readers with valuable resources that can build a strong foundation for future financial success.