Peoples Financial Corporation - Board of Directors

Ronald G. Barnes

Mr. Barnes has served as an independent director of the Bank since 2017. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing Management from the University of Southern Mississippi. Mr. Barnes joined Coast Electric Power Association, headquartered in Hancock County, MS, in 1995, holding several key management positions until he was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2017, a position he currently holds. He holds numerous leadership positions in professional, civic and charitable organizations on both a local and state level and has received recognition for his service and leadership skills. The Company believes that Mr. Barnes’ qualifications to serve on the Board include his executive leadership and management experience.

Padrick D. Dennis

Mr. Dennis has served as an independent director of the Bank since 2018. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Accounting and Business Administration from Washington & Lee University. Mr. Dennis earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Mr. Dennis joined Specialty Contractors and Associates, Inc. in 2010 as a Project Manager and in 2014 was named Vice President of Construction and Operations, a position he currently holds. Mr. Dennis is involved in several community and civic organizations. The Company believes that Mr. Dennis’s qualifications to serve on the Board include his executive leadership, legal and financial experience.

Jeffrey H. O'Keefe, Vice Chair

Mr. O’Keefe has served as an independent director of the Company since 2011 and of the Bank since 1986. Mr. O’Keefe earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has been with Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes, Inc. since 1970 and served as its President from 1983 until 2017, at which time he was named Chief Executive Officer, a position he currently holds. During his career, he has held leadership positions with a number of professional, community and civic organizations. The Company believes that Mr. O’Keefe’s qualifications to serve on the Board include his executive leadership and management experience.

Paige Reed Riley

Ms. Riley has served as an independent director of the Bank since 2018.  She attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with a concentration in management and marketing.  Ms. Riley is the owner of Hillyer House, a local gallery which has been in her family since 1970.  Under her leadership, Hillyer House has grown into a nationally recognized, award-winning gallery featuring exception works of art from local, regional and national artists.  Ms. Riley has provided leadership to numerous professional, community and civic organizations.

George J. Sliman, III

Mr. Sliman has served as an independent director of the Company since 2019 and of the Bank since 2018. He graduated from Springhill College and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He was employed for several years with an international accounting firm and is a retired Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Sliman was named a Director in 2001 and in 2007 added the title of President of SunStates Holdings, Inc., a privately held real estate investment company. He currently holds both positions with SunStates. He is also general partner and managing member of several privately held investment entities. He has held numerous leadership positions with community and civic organizations. The Company believes that Mr. Sliman’s qualifications to serve on the Board include his executive leadership, management and financial experience.

Chevis C. Swetman, Chairman

Mr. Swetman has served as a director of the Company since 1984 and of the Bank since 1975.  He has served as Chairman of the Company since 1994.  Mr. Swetman is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank and has been employed with the Bank since 1971.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.  In addition to his role with the Company, Mr. Swetman has been recognized numerous times for his leadership in professional, civic and community organizations.