TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

Linkedin Facebook Twitter

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

Neil Ferguson

Texas Bank and Trust Co. Hires Hutcheson as Wealth and Trust Officer, Smith as Natural Resources Manager

by

Elizabeth Hutcheson has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. as vice president/wealth and trust officer in Longview and Tyler, and Lora Smith has been hired to serve as assistant vice president/natural resources manager in the bank’s wealth management division. Hutcheson studied business management at the University of Texas–Tyler and is a Leadership … Read more

Pushee Promoted to Credit Department Manager at NBT Financial Bank

by

Nicholas Pushee has been promoted to vice president/credit department manager at Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank. He joined the bank in 2022 as a credit analyst. Pushee earned his BSBA degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He has volunteered his time serving as an umpire for the Arlington Southwest Little League, as well as … Read more

In Memoriam: Joe Robert Grist Sr.

by

Joe Robert Grist Sr., president of Snyder-based West Texas State Bank, passed away on August 13 in Snyder at the age of 58. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and a master’s degree from Hardin-Simmons University, Grist launched his banking career. His professional career was spent working alongside his father, John E. … Read more

Texas Capital Bank Names Jordan Austin Market Manager and Middle-Market Group Manager

by

Todd Jordan has joined Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank to serve as executive director/group manager middle market. He is the new Austin market president and leader of the bank’s Austin middle-market banking team. Prior to joining Texas Capital Bank, Jordan was senior vice president/senior relationship manager with Bank of America in Austin for nine years. With … Read more

USAA President and CEO Peacock Announces Plan to Retire in 2025

by

On August 19, San Antonio-based USAA announced that Wayne Peacock plans to retire as president and CEO after a distinguished 36-year career at the company, including nearly five as CEO. He will retire in the first half of 2025. “Wayne has always answered the call to serve and the board is thankful for his leadership,” … Read more

Veritex Community Bank’s Southern Dallas Campaign Named 2024 Best of Show in Best of Community Banking Awards

by

In August, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced the 2024 winners of its Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Awards. Dallas-based Veritex Community Bank received the Best of Show for its “Welcome to Southern Dallas” campaign, which was in the Community Service Category of this year’s BOCB Awards. Winners of the 2024 BOCB Awards … Read more

Bank of Texas Hires Self as Commercial Banking Relationship Manager in Fort Worth

by

Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas has hired David Self to serve as senior vice president/relationship manager for commercial banking. He will be part of a team serving small- to mid-size businesses with annual sales of $5 million to $75 million. Self joins Bank of Texas with 20 years of experience in the Fort Worth commercial … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking and Texas Bankers Association to Partner on New Commercial Lending School

by

To help prepare bankers for current and future banking challenges, the SW Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University (SWGSB), in partnership with the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), have announced the introduction of a new commercial lending school. The inaugural session of the school will be held on the Southern Methodist University campus April … Read more

Community Bankers Honor Bussey with Excellence in Leadership Award, Pay Tribute to Palone

by

During the IBAT Connecting Leaders Conference held this summer in San Antonio, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) presented its annual Excellence in Leadership Award. This year’s recipient was Christy Bussey, chief risk officer at Integrity Bank (in formation) in Houston. To be considered for the Excellence in Leadership Award, one must selflessly promote, … Read more

The First National Bank of Central Texas Hires Patterson for Lending in Gatesville

by

Joe Patterson has joined Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas as vice president/lender. He will work out of the bank’s new Gatesville office, which opened in May. CEO Joe Barrow made the announcement. Patterson previously served as a lender at Extraco Banks. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and currently … Read more

Linkedin Twitter Facebook

© 2024 Bankers Digest—Published by IBAT Marketing Inc.
a SUBSIDIARY of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas

Linkedin Twitter Facebook

© 2024 Bankers Digest—Published by IBAT Marketing Inc.
a SUBSIDIARY of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas3

Linkedin Twitter Facebook

© 2024 Bankers Digest—
Published by IBAT Marketing Inc.,
a SUBSIDIARY of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas