On February 24, El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced the appointment of John Morales as executive vice president of information technology and chief information officer. He brings decades of federal senior executive leadership experience overseeing complex, mission-critical organizations and large multidisciplinary teams.
Most recently, Morales served as a Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent in charge, providing executive leadership over regional operations, strategic planning, workforce management and interagency coordination in one of the nation’s most complex operational environments. In addition to his most recent service, Morales has held multiple executive leadership positions at the federal level, including roles within the federal Senior Executive Service, responsible for leading large-scale organizations, managing significant budgets and driving enterprise-wide modernization initiatives.
“John’s appointment reflects WestStar’s continued investment in strong leadership, technology modernization and operational excellence,” says David W. Osborn, president and CEO. “His experience leading complex organizations, managing enterprise-level risk and driving modernization efforts makes him exceptionally well-suited to guide WestStar’s information technology and cybersecurity strategy.”
Morales holds multiple Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees. His academic and professional background reflects a combination of scientific rigor, financial expertise and executive leadership experience.
Established in 1990, WestStar Bank operates 14 branches in the Borderplex region, which includes El Paso, Texas; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Juárez, Mexico.
