02 Jun 2024 Men of the Moment 2024: J.T. Roberson

J.T. Roberson has been a fan of numbers since he was a child.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with numbers,” he said. “Even as a small child, I kept a ledger for my piggy bank.”

He took that interest and sought his first banking job as a teller while attending college. “That’s where I discovered I enjoy the banking industry and wanted to pursue it further.”

Roberson received a bachelor’s degree in management marketing at Arkansas Technical University in Russellville and then moved back to his hometown of Morrilton, where he works as a commercial lender for Centennial Bank.

“Centennial Bank prides itself on being a hometown bank,” Roberson said. “Greg Sanson gave me the opportunity to not only work but also serve in the community where I grew up. I currently serve as a board member for the Conway County Community Foundation, secretary for the Morrilton Lions Club and lieutenant for the Morrilton Fire Department.

“I like having a hand in helping my customers make their dreams come true,” he continued. “Whether it is buying their first vehicle, starting their first business or seeing the joy on their face when they make a final loan payment. Every customer and loan are different, which is why I think building customer relationships is important.”

Roberson’s own accomplishments are adding up. While he considers himself accomplished in his professional life, it is his family of which he is most proud. “I have been married to my wife, Hollie, for eight years, and we have two children, Lainey and Holland.”

As he looks to the future, Roberson is planning for a broader career in banking. “I am currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University and will be graduating in the class of 2026 with my master’s degree,” he said. “I also hope to spend a lot of time serving my community, spending time with my family and hunting as much as possible.