On August 1, 2023, Eric R. Newell notified Equity Bancshares, Inc. (Company) of his decision to resign from his role as Executive Vice President of the company and his roles at Equity Bank effective the day after the Company files its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 with the Securities Exchange Commission. Mr. Newell will remain employed by Equity Bank through September 20, 2023 to assist in the transition of his duties and responsibilities to Chris M. Navratil. On August 4, 2023, the company announced the appointment of Chris M. Navratil as Executive Vice President of the Company.

Mr. Navratil?s appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company will be effective the day after the Company files its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 with the Securities Exchange Commission. Mr. Navratil, age 36, has held various roles since joining Equity Bank in 2019 as a Senior Vice President and he most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of Equity Bank. Before joining Equity Bank, Mr. Navratil was an auditor with Crowe LLP in its Financial Institution Audit Practice for seven years.

Mr. Navratil holds a Master of Accounting Science and Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University.