Florida-based Amerant Bank Appoints Powell Head of Private Client Group in Houston

Coral Gables, Florida-based Amerant Bank has appointed Corey Frost Powell senior vice president/head of private client group. He is responsible for ensuring that the bank’s strategic vision and business objectives are met within wealth management services in the Houston market, while also providing tailored financial solutions and personalized services to high-net-worth clients. “His vast experience in … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Alcalá as Mortgage Market Leader in Dallas 

On August 31, Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank announced that it has hired Rick Alcalá as a mortgage market leader in the Dallas area. He will serve clients with their mortgage lending and daily banking needs, assisting both English and Spanish-speaking customers. Alcalá’s office is located at Origin Bank’s Hall Park financial center, 3102 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. … Read more

Rhoads Tapped to Lead Worthington Bank’s New Denton Location

On August 7, Arlington-based Worthington Bank announced its expansion north into Denton with a new branch at 1696 S. Loop 28. The bank is currently operating in a satellite building at the same address while construction of the permanent facility is completed. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 3,782-square-foot building will take place in the fall. … Read more

First Financial Bank’s New Franklin Location Marks Bank’s 80th in Texas

Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA has opened a new location in Frankin—its 80th Texas branch. The Franklin branch extends the bank’s reach in the Bryan/College Station region to six locations. Located at 100 W. Decherd, Suite C, the new walk-in facility is an expansion in services from the previous loan production office that opened earlier … Read more

Susser Bank Offers Client Appreciation Deep in the Heart of (North) Texas

On July 26, Arlington-based Susser Bank hosted a client appreciation event at McKinney’s family-owned Local Yocal BBQ & Grill. Janine Marshall, Susser Bank’s Frisco/McKinney market president, welcomed more than 30 guests and Susser team members to The Augustus, the venue’s event space in historic downtown McKinney. Guests enjoyed the venue’s elegantly rustic atmosphere, Chairman and … Read more

Steelman to Lead New Community Engagement Initiative at Austin Bank, French to Direct Marketing Efforts

Jeff Austin III, chairman of the board of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, recently announced that Patty Steelman has assumed the new position of community engagement officer and Rachel French has been named senior vice president and marketing director. Steelman, executive vice president, joined Austin Bank in 1999 as the bank’s first director of marketing and has … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Welcomes Wasson to its Technology Division in Longview

Kevin Wasson has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as vice president and data and business automation manager in its technology division in Longview. Wasson has worked in the financial services industry with a local credit union in various capacities since 1986.  His experience includes consumer/mortgage lending, manager of IT operations and … Read more

Texas First Bank and Texas First Insurance Break Ground on Combined Facility in Conroe

On August 16, Texas City-based Texas First Bank and Texas First Insurance officially broke ground on a new facility in Conroe. It will be the first of its kind for Texas First, housing a full-service banking center, insurance staff and Small Business Administration (SBA) team all under one roof. The 5,300-square-foot facility is part of … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Opens New Branch in The Woodlands

On August 21, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new full-service banking center in Creekside Park Village in The Woodlands. The ceremony was attended by chamber and business leaders and the Austin Bank leadership team … Read more

July 30–August 5, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish a branch in the HEB at 1621 Mason Rd. in Katy. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Crossroads Bank, based in Yoakum, to establish a branch at 110 S. Main St. … Read more