FIRST FINANCIAL BANK ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF TIM BROWN AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND TRANSITION OF JOHN RUZICKA TO CHIEF BANKING OPERATIONS OFFICER

Core Insights - First Financial Bankshares has appointed Tim Brown as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, and CEO of First Technology Services, Inc. as part of its succession planning [1] - John Ruzicka, the former CIO, will transition to Chief Banking Operations Officer, focusing on enhancing the bank's backroom operations [1][3] Leadership Changes - Tim Brown brings over 35 years of technology innovation and operations experience, having previously worked at USAA and Johnson Financial Group, which positions him well for the bank's growth into a mid-size regional bank [2] - John Ruzicka has been with the company since 2018 and has significantly improved the bank's tech infrastructure and digital modernization [2][3] Company Overview - First Financial Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares, Inc., operating multiple banking regions with 79 locations across Texas [3]