31 May 2022 Man of the Moment 2022: Dillon Richard

Helping others and numbers go hand-in-hand for Dillon Richard, an Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at First Community Bank.

A native of Conway, Dillon said, “Relationships are very important. In banking, I enjoy getting to know people who make this city such a great place and help them reach their business and personal goals. I really like working at a bank that encourages local involvement and where the community truly does come first.”

When he is not at work, Dillon spends time helping the community. For the past five years, he has served on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club, which he said Faulkner County is truly fortunate to have. This year, he was on the Toad Suck Daze Committee and helped bring the festival back for the first time since 2019. He has also volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Dillon hopes he is an example to young men. The advice he would offer to them is to always be who you say you are, and know what your core values are and stick to them, no matter what the situation.

“You gain trust from others when your actions are consistent with your words,” he said.

Dillon loves everything about living in the 501, including graduating from Conway High in 2009, from UCA with his bachelor’s degree in 2013, and again with his master’s degree in 2015. “Conway has it all: caring neighbors, churches, an involved Chamber, and top-notch healthcare and educational systems.” He is also glad both his parents and his wife’s parents live in the area, along with numerous other family members.

His wife, Morgan, is someone who is amazing and makes him a better person each day, he says.  The couple has two little boys, Beckham, 3, and Bennett, 2.  “When asked what my favorite hobby is, I often answer by saying ‘being a dad,’” Dillon said.