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Jackson Named Chief Lending Officer and Senior Executive Vice President at VeraBank

January 30, 2025

Joel JacksonHenderson-based VeraBank has announced that Joel Jackson is now senior executive vice president, chief lending officer and regional chair of the bank’s Southeast region.

Jackson has more than 23 years of experience with a focus on commercial banking. He started his career in East Texas, working his way through various leadership positions at community banks before moving to College Station in 2012. Prior to his most recent promotion, Jackson served as senior vice president and regional president at VeraBank.

Jackson holds a BS degree in agricultural systems management from Texas A&M University–College Station, as well as an MBA degree from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. He also attended numerous commercial banking courses throughout his career and remains active within various trade associations.

“Joel brings a wealth of experience and an unparalleled dedication to our customers,” says Brad Tidwell, CEO. “His leadership and forward-thinking approach make him an ideal fit for this position.”

Established in 1930, VeraBank serves 19 counties in East, Central and Southeast Texas with 39 branches.

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Jackson Named Chief Lending Officer and Senior Executive Vice President at VeraBank

January 30, 2025

Joel JacksonHenderson-based VeraBank has announced that Joel Jackson is now senior executive vice president, chief lending officer and regional chair of the bank’s Southeast region.

Jackson has more than 23 years of experience with a focus on commercial banking. He started his career in East Texas, working his way through various leadership positions at community banks before moving to College Station in 2012. Prior to his most recent promotion, Jackson served as senior vice president and regional president at VeraBank.

Jackson holds a BS degree in agricultural systems management from Texas A&M University–College Station, as well as an MBA degree from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. He also attended numerous commercial banking courses throughout his career and remains active within various trade associations.

“Joel brings a wealth of experience and an unparalleled dedication to our customers,” says Brad Tidwell, CEO. “His leadership and forward-thinking approach make him an ideal fit for this position.”

Established in 1930, VeraBank serves 19 counties in East, Central and Southeast Texas with 39 branches.

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Texas Bankers

Jackson Named Chief Lending Officer and Senior Executive Vice President at VeraBank

January 30, 2025

Joel JacksonHenderson-based VeraBank has announced that Joel Jackson is now senior executive vice president, chief lending officer and regional chair of the bank’s Southeast region.

Jackson has more than 23 years of experience with a focus on commercial banking. He started his career in East Texas, working his way through various leadership positions at community banks before moving to College Station in 2012. Prior to his most recent promotion, Jackson served as senior vice president and regional president at VeraBank.

Jackson holds a BS degree in agricultural systems management from Texas A&M University–College Station, as well as an MBA degree from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. He also attended numerous commercial banking courses throughout his career and remains active within various trade associations.

“Joel brings a wealth of experience and an unparalleled dedication to our customers,” says Brad Tidwell, CEO. “His leadership and forward-thinking approach make him an ideal fit for this position.”

Established in 1930, VeraBank serves 19 counties in East, Central and Southeast Texas with 39 branches.

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Amegy Bank Names Rasmussen Executive Vice President, Private Banking For Central Texas

First Financial Bank Abilene Region Announces Leadership Transition and Executive Promotions

TexasBank Expands Executive Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth

Ozona Bank Welcomes Adams as Commercial Lender

WestStar Promotes Saunders to Senior Vice President and New Mexico Commercial Banking Manager

Third Party Resources Promotes Linder to Director of Internal Audit

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