TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
Neil Ferguson 
Larry Allen, CEO and chairman of Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, has announced the promotion of Tiffany Willhelm to banking officer. She has been with Peoples Bank for three years and serves as staff accountant. She was born and raised in Monahans and graduated from Monahans High School. Established in 1968, Peoples Bank has 12 locations serving … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has hired Mitchell Schulman, Stephen Alaniz and Alexis Durham for the company’s Memorial Banking Center team in Houston. “Mitchell, Stephen and Alexis have a proven history of building relationships and earning trust through hard work and personalized service,” says Jody Proler, regional chief operating officer. “Their combined experience and alignment with … Read more
With the goal of impacting San Antonio’s Southside business community with real-world education and practices, The Bank of San Antonio has announced a partnership with Texas A&M University–San Antonio (A&M-SA) to launch the STRIDE Entrepreneurship Leadership program. The hands-on business training is free of charge. STRIDE stands for the six key pillars of a founder’s … Read more
On May 18, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), announced the seven recipients of its 2022 Emerging Leader Awards. Each of the bankers selected was chosen by a TBA member banking institution president, CEO or chairman of the board and recognized for his or her outstanding qualities. “We are … Read more
On March 22, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. announced three promotions. Dawn Chavez has been promoted to senior vice president/treasury services manager. She has worked in the financial services industry for 22 years and has been with Texas Bank and Trust since 2016. She is responsible for the implementation of treasury management marketing strategies … Read more
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, recently announced the 16 recipients of the 2022 Cornerstone Awards and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. Each of the banks selected have demonstrated excellence in community involvement or have promoted financial education in their communities. “These awards celebrate the banks and bankers … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Broadway National Bank, based in San Antonio, has applied to establish a branch at 710 Hesters Crossing, Ste. 210, in Round Rock. The TDB reports that PlainsCapital Bank, based in University Park, has applied to establish a branch at 100 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 200, in Denton. The TDB reports … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northwest corner of Maple Ave. and W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Texas Heritage National Bank, based in Daingerfield, to establish a branch at … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Commercial National Bank of Brady, based in Brady, to acquire a branch of Anthem Bank & Trust, based in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The branch is located at 8110 W. FM 1431 in Granite Shoals, Texas. Branches The OCC reports that Community National … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) has announced this year’s recipients of its coveted Five*Star Award: Fenimore Kay Harrison (tier 1), Bank Compensation Consulting (tier 2) and SHAZAM (tier 3). These three IBAT associate members—based on company size—will be honored during the association’s 2022 IBAT Connecting Leaders Conference, June 16–18 in Round Rock. Since … Read more