TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

Neil Ferguson

Prosperity Bancshares to Acquire FirstCapital Bank of Texas and Lone Star State Bank of West Texas

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In mid-October, Prosperity Bancshares Inc., the parent company of El Campo-based Prosperity Bank, announced the signing of two acquisition agreements. In one, Prosperity has agreed to acquire First Bancshares of Texas Inc. and its banking subsidiary, Midland-based FirstCapital Bank of Texas NA. The second agreement signed by Prosperity Bancshares indicates its intention to acquire Lone … Read more

American Bank Appoints Lilly and Martin Senior Vice Presidents

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American Bank of Dallas has appointed industry veterans Matt Lilly and Stephanie Martin to senior executive positions. Lilly has been named senior vice president of government-guaranteed lending with responsibility for leading and expanding the bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program, while Martin has been named senior vice president of retail banking with responsibility for … Read more

Texas Bankers Raise $360,000 for Uvalde Together We Rise Fund

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On October 7, the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) and the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that more than $360,000 has been raised to support those directly impacted by the Robb School shooting in Uvalde on May 24. The joint effort, administered through the Texas Bankers Foundation, has concluded and has distributed all funds … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Jennings as Vice President and Commercial Relationship Banker in Dallas

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Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced the continued expansion of its team at its Dallas financial center with the hiring of Justin Jennings as vice president/commercial relationship banker. He has four years of experience in the banking industry, specializing in lending to middle-market commercial and industrial businesses throughout Texas. In his new role, he will … Read more

Coaxum Honored by the American Bankers Association with Inaugural Emerging Leader Award

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Ryan Coaxum, vice president/commercial lender at Mount Pleasant-based Guaranty Bank & Trust, was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of its inaugural “ABA Emerging Leader Award.” This new award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and … Read more

Oklahoma-based First United Bank Welcomes Calhoun as Treasury Management in North Texas

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Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has announced Joan Calhoun as senior vice president/treasury management sales manager for the bank’s Dallas/Fort Worth/North Texas region. She joins the bank with more than 30 years of industry experience across large and regional financial institutions, specializing in retail, credit, financial advising, business banking and treasury management. “Joan is an … Read more

Comerica Bank Creates Business Banking Team to Serve Southern Sector of Dallas County

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Dallas-based Comerica Bank has named Trent Sampson, Jerry Collazo and Adriana Najera to its newly formed South Dallas business banking team led by Derric Hicks, group manager. The new team is based in the bank’s R.L. Thornton building. Trent Sampson, Jerry Collazo and Derric Hicks (standing); Adriana Najera (seated)“As the leading bank for business, it … Read more

American Bank’s Raffaele and Keystone Bank’s Wilkinson Nominated for Best CEO Award

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Congratulations to American Bank’s Stephen C. Raffaele and Keystone Bank’s Jeff Wilkinson for being nominated as the top CEO in Central Texas in the Austin Business Journal’s 2022 “Best CEO Awards.” The Austin Business Journal hosts the annual awards to recognize chief executive officers in Central Texas who have a strong record of innovation and … Read more

Texas Capital Bank’s Corporate Headquarters to be Named Texas Capital Center

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On October 12, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced new plans for its headquarters located in Dallas. The bank has executed a 15-year lease term with Union Investment Real Estate GmbH, owner of the building at 2000 McKinney Ave., and will rename the entire building to Texas Capital … Read more

Community Bankers to Return to Colorado for 22nd Annual Winter Summit

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Members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) will return to Colorado for the 22nd Annual Winter Summit, January 29–31 at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. The meeting provides a memorable opportunity for bankers to have face-to-face interaction and invaluable conversations with senior regulators … Read more