TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Neil Ferguson 
San Antonio-based Vantage Bank has named Tray Mounce executive vice president and Houston regional president. Mounce, who joined the bank in 2023 as executive vice president and Houston market president, has 36 years of banking experience. Before joining Vantage Bank, Mounce spent more than 10 years with Texas Capital Bank in Houston, most recently as … Read more
On August 27, the New York Stock Exchange opened the headquarters of NYSE Texas at the historic Old Parkland campus in Dallas. The new headquarters provides NYSE Texas-listed companies with a dedicated venue and event space. To mark the opening, Texas Governor Greg Abbott rang the NYSE Texas Closing Bell, which was broadcast live from … Read more
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will hold its 2026 Women in Financial Services Conference October 15–16 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star in Frisco. This year’s theme, Thinking Beyond the Now, focuses on the ideas, skills and leadership approaches shaping the future of the banking industry. Over two days, … Read more
On September 2, Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Ted Lane has joined its Dallas lending team as executive vice president of commercial banking. With more than 35 years of banking experience, he will focus on developing commercial banking relationships across North Texas, with an emphasis on Collin County and the broader Dallas/Fort Worth market. Prior … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Extraco Banks NA, based in Temple, to establish a branch at 8303 W. Adams Ave. in Texas. The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish a branch at 5949 Retail Way in Fort Worth. The OCC reports … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Lone Star Bank, based in Houston, has applied to acquire Journey Financial Group Inc., based in Montgomery. Branches The OCC reports that Extraco Banks NA, based in Temple, has applied to establish a branch at 6801 Gaylord Pkwy., Ste. 410, in Frisco. The OCC reports that PNC Bank … Read more
Home Offices The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Fidelity Bank of Texas, based in Waco, to relocate its home office from 1901 Lakeshore Dr. in Waco to 24030 US-84 in Waco. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 2745 Fort … Read more
On August 18, San Antonio-based Vantage Bank announced the appointment of Layne E. Nunes as executive vice president/chief treasury and network banking officer. He will oversee the new treasury and network banking division and provide strategic leadership for treasury management, treasury operations, network banking and related customer-focused services. He brings more than 30 years of experience … Read more
Wellington-based Wellington State Bank has appointed Joel Enriquez as president of its Canyon branch. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving local families, businesses and organizations. Enriquez began his banking career with First National Bank of Paducah in 2015 as a credit analyst, which later merged with Wellington State Bank … Read more
Community bankers from across the state will gather in San Antonio later this month for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ 52nd Annual Convention, a perfect opportunity for education, networking and inspiration for those shaping the future of Texas community banking. Set for September 19–22 at the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, … Read more