TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

Neil Ferguson

Worley and Heil Join Susser Bank’s Dallas Commercial Banking Team

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Dallas-based Susser Bank continues to expand its Dallas commercial banking team with the addition of  Meredith Worley as senior vice president/relationship manager and Conner Heil as vice president/relationship manager. Worley brings more than 15 years of experience serving privately held businesses and business owners across North Texas. Her expertise includes commercial lending, sponsor lending, asset-based … Read more

Community Bankers Bestow IBAT Chairman’s Award to VeraBank’s Tidwell and Renzetti

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The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored Brad Tidwell and Claire Renzetti with the IBAT Chairman’s Award. The IBAT Chairman’s Award is the association’s highest honor, recognizing individuals whose contributions extend beyond service to IBAT and demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the community banking industry as a whole. IBAT’s 2025–26 Chair Greg Wilson, … Read more

IBC Bank Promotes Lozano to Lead Laredo Market, De La Garza to Lead in San Antonio

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In August, Laredo-based IBC Bank announced the promotion of two longtime employees to market president positions in Laredo and San Antonio. Nativido “Nati” Lozano has been promoted to market president of IBC Bank–Laredo. Prior to his promotion, Lozano, who has more than 25 years of banking experience, oversaw the commercial lending division for the Laredo … Read more

American Momentum Bank Introduces Energy Finance Division

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College Station-based American Momentum Bank has launched a formal Energy Finance Division, expanding its commitment to serving companies across Texas’ energy sector and building on the bank’s existing relationships in the industry. American Momentum Bank has long served customers in the sector, particularly upstream oil and gas companies and energy service businesses. “Energy continues to … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Accepting 2027 Graduate Banking Program Applications

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The SW Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University (SWGSB) is now accepting applications for the 2027 session of its graduate banking program, a nationally recognized, three-year executive education experience designed to develop the knowledge, leadership capabilities and professional relationships that banking and financial services professionals need to advance their careers and strengthen their … Read more

Charter Bank Appoints Oilfield Service Professional to Board of Directors

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Corpus Christi-based Charter Bank has announced the appointment of John Jalufka to its board of directors. He has more than 50 years of experience in the oilfield service industry, designing and building high-pressure pumps, chemical blenders, coiled tubing units, laydown units and well-flowing equipment. Jalufka has successfully built and sold multiple companies in the Corpus … Read more

Ramirez Joins First Bank Texas to Serve as Fort Worth Market President

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Fort Worth-based First Bank Texas has hired Michael Ramirez to serve as Fort Worth market president. He brings more than 20 years of banking experience to his new position, with extensive expertise in commercial real estate lending, relationship management and portfolio management. Ramirez’s experience includes handling complex commercial real estate transactions ranging from $1 million … Read more

Community Bankers Honor IntraFi’s Blackwell with IBAT President’s Award

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In September, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored Rob Blackwell, chief content officer and head of external affairs at Arlington, Virginia-based IntraFi, with its prestigious IBAT President’s Award. The honor is bestowed each year at the sole discretion of President and CEO Christopher Williston to an associate member who goes above and beyond … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Open Eighth North Texas Branch in Frisco

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On September 22, Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank opened its new Frisco banking center. The location at 15147 Preston Rd. is the bank’s eighth branch in North Texas. Frisco continues to draw significant business investment alongside sustained population growth. Corporate relocations, business expansion and residential development have strengthened the city’s position. The new location establishes a … Read more

Louisiana-based Home Bank Debuts in Sugar Land, Expanding its Houston Market

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On September 21, Lafayette, Louisiana-based Home Bank opened its relocated full-service banking center in Sugar Land. Located at 14965 Southwest Fwy., the new branch replaces the bank’s former location at 12946 Dairy Ashford Rd. Home Bank also operates five other banking centers in the greater Houston area: River Oaks, Friendswood, Webster, Pasadena and Tomball. “Our … Read more