Meet Our Lenders

Joey Adams, Main Branch
Vice President
NMLS #423515

After growing up on the family farm, Joey and his brothers took over the family operation for many years. With 25 years of farming experience, Joey has been a great fit in our Agri-Lending department since he joined the team in 2002.

Debbie Atkins, Lonoke Branch
Vice President
NMLS# 688799

For the past 40 years, Debbie has assisted customers in Lonoke Co (and surrounding areas) with their financial needs and has been a lender with BOE since 2011.Outside of work, Debbie has been a 20+ year member of the Lonoke Chamber and has served as co-chairman for the Lonoke County Christmas Coalition for over 25 years, just to name a few.

Carey Belford, Lonoke Branch
Vice President
NMLS# 423511

Carey, a graduate of Lonoke High School, U of A- Fayetteville, and Barret School of Banking, has been in banking for more than 20 years and with BOE since 2002. Carey enjoys interacting with her customers and helping them reach their goals. She is also involved in the community, local school, and her church.

Mary Eddleman, Carlisle Branch
Vice President
NMLS# 423532

Mary has been in banking for more than 30 years. Mary’s first job as a waitress taught her to do a good job and be pleasant to customers. She still holds true to that lesson today. One of her greatest passions is being active in her community and she is very involved with several organizations.

Loan Officer
NMLS# 710399

With an Ag Business Degree from Arkansas State, Bill loves the outdoors. He has been with BOE for 10+ years after farming 21 years. Bill still manages a farm and hunting property for his family.

Loan Officer
NMLS# 1859485