In the new year, San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank announced key executive promotions upon the retirement of Danny Butler, the bank’s longtime president and CEO, who retired at the end of 2025. Butler retired after 26 years of service at Jefferson Bank and nearly 50 years in the banking industry. Under his leadership, the bank expanded its presence throughout Central Texas, grew assets from $300 million to nearly $3 billion and strengthened its portfolio of businesses, including 1900 Wealth, Jefferson Bank Mortgage and Sanger & Altgelt Insurance. Butler will remain actively involved with Jefferson Bank as a board member and in a business development capacity.
Mitchell J. Walker has been promoted to chief executive officer, making him only the fifth CEO in the bank’s 80-year history. Previously serving as chief operating officer, he has spent 18 years with the bank, beginning as a credit analyst and progressing through commercial lending and executive management roles. In his new role, he will provide strategic leadership, foster a values-driven culture and ensure the organization continues to thrive. Known as a thoughtful, forward-thinking leader, Walker prioritizes alignment, mentorship and principled decision-making.
Walker holds a BS degree in accounting and finance from Trinity University, as well as advanced certification for executives in management, innovation and technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has served on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, the Grand Canyon Conservancy and Compass Rose Public Schools.
Reagan K. Winslow has been promoted to president. Previously serving as executive vice president/division president–trust, he has been with Jefferson Bank for six years and led the trust division to significant growth while strengthening cross-functional collaboration. In his new role, Winslow will oversee commercial, retail and private banking, branch and digital channels, mortgage lending, marketing and trust services. Winslow also sits on the bank’s board of directors.
Prior to joining Jefferson Bank, Winslow was executive director and chief privacy counsel at USAA for more than six years. Before that, he served as an associate at the law firm Cox Smith Matthews. He started his law career as an associate at Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP. Winslow earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Shawn P. Hughes, JD, succeeds Winslow as president of Jefferson Bank’s trust division, currently overseeing more than $2 billion in assets. With 20 years of experience practicing law in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and guardianship, as well as 11 years in the financial services industry, he will lead a team of advisors to provide comprehensive and highly tailored fiduciary and wealth management guidance, advice and services.
Established in 1946, Jefferson Bank operates 14 banking centers in San Antonio, Boerne, New Braunfels and Austin.
