Texas Regional Bank Welcomes Kirchner as Vice President of Economic Development

Emily Kirchner has joined Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank as vice president of economic development. She will lead the economic development division’s business development within the municipal and public finance sector in the bank’s Hill Country market. She will also help manage Texas Regional Bank’s public policy strategy. Kirchner previously served as business development coordinator for … Read more

Vista Bank Taps Stringer and Garcia for Financial Institutions Group Expansion

Dallas-based Vista Bank has launched a financial institutions group for banks and credit unions. The group is led by two Texas financial industry veterans, Peter Stringer and Crystal Garcia. Prior to his retirement from Texas Capital Bank, Stringer spent more than two decades there building the financial institutions group into a $7 billion line of … Read more

Community Bankers Association Taps Foster, Briggs and Salazar for Government Affairs and Compliance Positions

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently announced two promotions and a new hire in the new year. The Austin-based group is the largest state community banking organization in the nation with membership comprised of more than 2,000 banks and branches in 700 Texas communities. The organization is celebrating 50 years of service this … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Recognizes Bankers’ Outstanding Work

On December 19, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank honored employees for their outstanding work and years of service with the company. They were recognized at the bank’s 2023 Service Award Luncheon at the Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler. “We are proud of all these employees because they work as a team serving our friends, neighbors and … Read more

TrustTexas Bank Names New Chief Operating Officer, Chief Lending Officer and Loan Officer

On January 8, Cuero-based TrustTexas Bank announced recent promotions of three team members within the organization. N. Michael Warzecha has been promoted to executive vice president/chief operating officer. In a press release announcing the promotion, the bank states: “Since joining TrustTexas Bank, Warzecha has contributed to the success of the bank by providing leadership, management … Read more

December 31, 2023–January 6, 2024

Home Offices The TDB reports that it has approved an application by TXN Bank, based in Hondo, to relocate its home office from 1502 Ave. M in Hondo 103 19th St. in Hondo. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish a branch at … Read more

December 24–30, 2023

Branches The TDB reports that Texas Partners Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 1922 State Hwy. 46 W in New Braunfels. The TDB reports that Greater State Bank, based in McAllen, has applied to establish a branch at 2107 S. McColl Rd. in Edinburg. The TDB reports that TXN Bank, based … Read more

December 17–23, 2023

Holding Companies The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Tom Bean, based in Tom Bean, to establish a holding company. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 18410 Gatebrook Dr. in Webster. The OCC reports that … Read more

December 10–16, 2023

Conversions The TBA reports that Third Coast Bank, based in Humble, has applied to convert to a state charter under the same name. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by West Texas National Bank, based in Midland, to relocate a branch from 500 Dallas St., Ste. A, in Plainview, to 3320–3322 Olton … Read more

Peoples Bank in Lubbock Announces 2023 Year-End Promotions

Larry Allen, CEO and chairman of Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, announced the following promotions at the end of 2023: LaDonna Mild has been promoted to vice president. She joined the bank in 2021 and serves as lending assistant at the Shallowater branch. Joshua Montoya has been promoted to vice president. He serves as credit analyst manager … Read more