TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Neil Ferguson 
Corpus Christi-based American Bank announced the appointment of Steven P. Lufburrow to its Houston regional board. He is the recently retired president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Houston and former executive director of the Goodwill Industries of Houston Foundation. Under his leadership of more than 38 years, Goodwill Houston experienced unprecedented growth, becoming one of … Read more
On May 1, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the re-selection of Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC) for a term that runs through April 30, 2027. Concurrently, the SLC announced Cooper’s re-election as SLC chair for a one-year term that runs until April 30, 2026. … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Alix Obermeyer to serve as senior vice president/commercial banker in Austin. With extensive commercial lending experience, she is well-versed in the local business landscape. Obermeyer has more than a dozen years of banking experience. Prior to joining VeraBank, she was a senior vice president at Hillcrest Bank in Austin for four … Read more
On May 14, San Antonio-based USAA announced the appointment of Brian Goldman as its new chief risk officer, effective May 27. With nearly three decades of experience in the global financial services industry, he brings a proven track record of building and strengthening risk functions in large, complex organizations to achieve strategic goals. Goldman joins … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Education Foundation, in conjunction with the SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation, announced that Kelsey Goates, vice president and market manager at TexasBank in Stephenville, and Leslie Gonzalez, senior vice president at Stockmens National Bank in Cotulla, have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Women in Community … Read more
Home Offices The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Victory Bank, based in Lubbock, to relocate its home office from 4710 4th St. in Lubbock to 4401 Marsha Sharp Fwy. in Lubbock. Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, has established a branch at 12601 Lake June Rd. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, to acquire Citizens State Bank, based in Ganado. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish the following branches: at the northeast corner … Read more
Dimmitt-based First United Bank has hired Drew C. Anderson to serve as president of the Lubbock market. He will office at the Lubbock-Northwest Banking Center located at 5802 4th St. He joins First United Bank with more than 25 years of experience. Anderson has served in key roles at First National Bank, Norwest, Wells Fargo … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank recently announced two news items about its presence in The Woodlands. The bank has hired Gil Staley to serve as director of business development in The Woodlands. He brings more than 45 years of experience to his new role. He previously served as chief executive officer of The Woodlands Area Economic … Read more
On April 25, Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Industry-based Industry Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for Bank of Brenham, Citizens State Bank, Fayetteville Bank, Industry State Bank, The First National Bank of Bellville and The First National Bank of Shiner. The merger will expand Cadence Bank’s … Read more