TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

Neil Ferguson

Sunflower Bank Welcomes Lewis to Lead Fort Worth Market

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Courtney Lewis has joined Dallas-based Sunflower Bank as executive vice president and Fort Worth market president. She will focus on expanding relationships with middle-market businesses throughout North Texas. Lewis brings more than two decades of commercial banking experience. Throughout her career, she has partnered with privately owned businesses, family-owned companies and their advisors. “Courtney’s reputation, … Read more

Can Divorce Impact Beneficiary Status?

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By Mike Rahn, CISP | Ascensus Our organization sends out IRA beneficiary designation reminders every few years. Some IRA owners respond and inform us that they have divorced, which leads us to ask whether divorce itself can impact IRA beneficiary elections? It depends. A number of states—about half—have laws that automatically revoke an existing IRA … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Reopens Flood Relief Fund Following Widespread Texas Flooding

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The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has reopened its Flood Relief Fund to support Texas communities affected by the severe storms and flooding unfolding across the state this summer. The foundation is coordinating its efforts with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, local bank leaders and community organizations throughout … Read more

July 19–25, 2026

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Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a branch at 250 University Blvd. in Round Rock. The OCC reports that First Texas National Bank, based in Floydada, has applied to establish a branch at 231 W. Main St. in Denison. The OCC … Read more

July 12–18, 2026

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Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Citizens Bank, based in Kilgore, has applied to acquire Texas National Bank of Jacksonville, based in Jacksonville. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by State National Bank, based in Groom, to establish a branch at 312 Euclid Ave. in Panhandle. The OCC reports that … Read more

Susser Bank Expands Technology Banking Team with Appointment of Wills 

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Austin Wills has joined Dallas-based Susser Bank as senior vice president/relationship manager on its technology banking team. Based in the bank’s Austin office, he will partner with technology and technology-enabled companies across Texas and throughout the U.S. Susser Bank’s technology banking team serves venture-backed and founder-led businesses across B2B SaaS, fintech, marketplaces and other high-growth … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Welcomes Klein, Merritt and Reily to Dallas Team 

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Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has hired three banking professionals to join its team in North Texas. John Klein joins Origin Bank as a relationship manager at its Preston Financial Center in Dallas. He has more than 21 years of experience in banking, specializing in real estate, middle-market and small-business lending. Klein earned a BA degree … Read more

Victory Bank Names Hill Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer

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On July 22, Lubbock-based Victory Bank announced the promotion of Chad Hill to executive vice president and chief lending officer. He has also been appointed to the bank’s board as an advisory director. Hill joined Victory Bank in 2023 as senior vice president before being named chief lending officer in 2025. Since then, he has … Read more

Mayrant Named Woodforest National Bank Chief Executive Officer

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On July 16, The Woodlands-based Woodforest National Bank announced the appointment of Julie V. Mayrant as chief executive officer. A banking executive with more than 30 years of experience at the bank, she has played a defining role in its growth, operational excellence and customer-focused culture. Most recently, Mayrant served as president and chief community … Read more

Agility Bank Appoints Houston Banker Stubblefield as Chief Executive Officer

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On July 20, Houston-based Agility Bank NA, a women-owned and led financial institution, announced that Donette T. Stubblefield has been appointed chief executive officer. She brings 20 years of executive experience in commercial and private banking, wealth management and enterprise strategy. “Donette is a proven leader here in the Houston banking community and we know … Read more