First Bank announced that it has hired a new Chief Deposit Officer to complement the community bank’s growing loan activity. Emilio Cooper "First Bank’s new EVP/Chief Deposit Officer "brings more than 20 years of banking experience. He will support the community bank’s on-going success in existing retail, small business, municipal and commercial deposit areas. Throughout his career, Cooper has increased deposits by establishing “At Work” programs that introduce bank services to the employees of local businesses. In his most recent position as head of sales and distribution for BMO Harris Bank, he developed and executed the retail bank strategy, growing its customer base and deposits.