Birmingham, Alabama-based ServisFirst Bank has hired Cody Cannon to serve as executive vice president/Houston market president. He joins the bank with more than 25 years of experience. Cannon will lead efforts to establish and grow ServisFirst Bank’s Houston team.

Throughout his career, Cannon has successfully launched and expanded banking operations, recruited high-performing teams and developed long-term relationships with middle-market and commercial clients across a variety of industries. He has managed large commercial loan and deposit portfolios, structured complex credit facilities and delivered comprehensive financial solutions for businesses spanning manufacturing, distribution, construction, engineering, franchise, technology and other key industries. He has also led market expansion initiatives, recruited top banking talent and consistently generated significant commercial loan and deposit growth.

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Cannon is an active member of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and the Association for Corporate Growth. He previously served on the advisory council for the Center for New Venture & Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University and as a board member of The Entrepreneurship Institute. He currently serves on the board of Devereux School.

“[Cannon’s] extensive commercial banking experience, proven leadership and track record of building successful teams make him an outstanding fit for our organization,” says Christopher Dvorachek, regional CEO. “[His] client-first approach and deep understanding of the Houston market will be instrumental as we continue delivering exceptional service and customized financial solutions to businesses throughout the region.”

Established in 2005, ServisFirst Bank has offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.