Farmers Capital Bank Names J. David Smith, Jr. as COO

Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr., President and CEO of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation

announced the appointment of J. David Smith, Jr. as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Smith will begin his new role on January 4, 2016. Mr. Smith has over 30 years of legal experience with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, where he currently serves as Chair of the firm's Transactional Department and Business Services Practice Group. His specialties include mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate governance, and complex contracts. His concentration in the financial services industry has provided significant governmental regulatory expertise, both state and federal. "David's working knowledge of our Company and the markets we serve, along with his extensive community involvement in Kentucky will be a great asset to us," says Mr. Hillard. "David's addition will add strength to our management team as we focus on continuing to build our financial strength and enhance shareholder value." Farmers Capital Bank Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Company operates 34 banking locations in 21 communities throughout Central and Northern Kentucky,