Jennifer Harper

Jennifer Harper joined the AEF Board of Directors in the middle of 2011. She moved to Abilene with her husband, Melvin, who was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base.  After graduating from McMurry University she joined the First Nation Bank family later known as First Financial Bank and has worked in the banking industry throughout her career.  She served as the bank’s Assistant Vice President / Lobby Services Manager, Assistant Branch Manager and Loan Officer, Senior Vice President for Student Loans, and at present serves as Senior Vice President of Treasury Management. In 2019, Lisa officially retired from First Financial Bankshares.

While serving as the Student Loan Vice President, Jennifer worked with high school seniors as they prepared for college and assisted them with loan applications and FASFA form preparations helping them reach their goals for higher education. She has a passion for helping students receive an excellent education.