TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

Neil Ferguson

Texas Regional Bank Taps Tyree to Serve as Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager

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Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has hired Jon Tyree as senior vice president/relationship manager, serving clients across the bank’s North Texas market. He will work with business owners and real estate investors to deliver customized lending solutions. Tyree brings nearly two decades of commercial banking experience throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region, including leadership roles at First … Read more

Garza Named Houston Market CEO for Bank of Texas

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Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas has named Natalie Garza as Houston market CEO following the retirement of Randy Walker. She will report to Mark Wade, Bank of Texas CEO. Garza has 17 years of banking experience with Amegy Bank of Texas. She has broad experience in corporate banking and commercial real estate. Garza led a … Read more

R Bank Welcomes Voight as Executive Vice President and Commercial Lender, Mojica as Head of Concierge Banking

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Round Rock-based R Bank recently announced the addition of Jonathan Voight as executive vice president/commercial lender, based in the Round Rock banking center. In addition, the bank has welcomed Ling Mojica to the team as head of concierge banking. Voight is a native of Central Texas and has more than 20 years of commercial lending … Read more

In Memoriam: Bruce Bugg, Southwest Bancshares/Texas Partners Bank

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Prominent San Antonio banker James Bruce Bugg Jr. passed away on August 6 following complications from a back surgery after a private battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. At the time of his passing, Bugg was serving in his second term on the Texas Transportation Commission. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Bugg to … Read more

Bank of Texas Donates $10,000 to The Women’s Center of Tarrant County

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The Bank of Texas team recently surprised The Women’s Center of Tarrant County with a $10,000 donation. The Women’s Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to overcome violence, crisis and poverty, was chosen by bank employees’ votes as part of its annual Guide the Giving initiative. “Our team didn’t just vote—they … Read more

Vista Bank Names Austin President of Corporate Banking

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On August 5, Dallas-based Vista Bank announced the appointment of Mandy Austin as president of corporate banking. She has more than 20 years of experience in strategic financial leadership. Austin spent 18 years at Bank of Texas, serving as Dallas market president and CEO, leading the corporate banking division. Under her leadership, the Dallas region … Read more

Day Joins VeraBank as Executive Vice President and Regional President for Travis County

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Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Donna Day to serve on its senior leadership team as executive vice president/regional president for Travis County. Based out of the bank’s 6th St. branch in Austin, she brings more than three decades of banking and leadership experience to her new role. “Her incredible breadth of experience in commercial banking, leadership … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Dibble in Corpus Christi and Bennett in Victory Park

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Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Kyle Bennett has joined the bank’s Dallas lending team as vice president/commercial loan officer. He will be based at the One Victory Park location. In addition, Travis Dibble has joined the bank’s Corpus Christi lending team as assistant vice president/commercial loan officer. He will be based at the Saratoga location. … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Announces July Promotions and a New Hire

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Two associates at Jacksonville-based Austin Bank received promotions in July and the bank announced a new hire. Sandy McCafferty has been hired as senior vice president and retail market manager. She joins Austin Bank after serving 20 years with Capital Bank in Houston, where she was senior vice president/regional banking center manager. Prior to that … Read more

Citizens State Bank Celebrates a Century of Service in Central Texas

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On June 6, Somerville-based Citizens State Bank rang in its 100th anniversary with a full day of festivities and community pride at its Central Texas headquarters. With deep roots in Burleson County, the bank celebrated its milestone with the people who made it all possible—its loyal customers, community partners and dedicated staff. Since opening its … Read more