TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

Neil Ferguson

Cadence Bank Earns Four 2025 Coalition Greenwich Best Bank Awards for Performance

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Cadence Bank, based in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Houston, has earned four prestigious Coalition Greenwich Best Bank Awards, recognizing the bank’s outstanding performance in and commitment to delivering exceptional service in middle-market and small-business banking. Presented annually by Crisil Coalition Greenwich, the awards honor financial institutions that excel in providing quality advice, service and value to … Read more

July 20–26, 2025

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Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to merge into The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio. Conversions The TDB reports that First-Lockhart National Bank, based in Lockhart, has applied to convert from a national association to a Texas state-chartered bank under the name First Lockhart … Read more

July 13–19, 2025

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Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to acquire Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas. Conversions The TDB reports that MapleMark Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to convert to an Oklahoma state charter under the name MapleMark Bank. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan … Read more

VeraBank Welcomes Berman as Executive Vice President and Williamson County Regional President

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Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Rich Berman as executive vice president and regional president for Williamson County. “[Berman] has spent nearly two decades building strong, trusted relationships throughout the region—and it shows,” says Brad Tidwell, CEO. “Rich brings genuine care for customers, proven leadership and a deep understanding of the region, making him a perfect fit … Read more

First United Bank Appoints Frederick Chief Executive Officer of Mortgage

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Dallas-based First United Bank has appointed Tim Frederick as chief executive officer of its mortgage division. With more than 27 years of experience in financial services, he joins First United Bank from M&T Bank, for which he served as executive vice president and head of mortgage originations. At M&T Bank, he led a team of … Read more

Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Solicits 2026 Nominations for Industry Pioneers

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Do you know a banking professional who has made a lasting impact on the industry? Now’s your opportunity to spotlight their achievements to the entire Texas banking industry. The Texas Bankers Hall of Fame is in search of nominations for its 2026 honorees—Texas bankers who have made valuable contributions to the Texas banking industry. Until … Read more

McVey Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at First Financial Bank

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On July 23, First Financial Bankshares Inc., the parent company of Abilene-based First Financial Bank, announced the promotion of Kyle McVey to executive vice president and chief financial officer of the bank, a position previously held by Michelle Hickox. Hickox will continue serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer for First Financial Bankshares. … Read more

First Bank Texas Names Lewis Area President of Newest Branch in Fort Worth

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Weatherford-based First Bank Texas has hired Courtney Garner Lewis to serve as its new Fort Worth area president to guide the bank’s continued growth in Tarrant County. The leadership announcement coincides with the opening of First Bank Texas’ newest office in Fort Worth, located at the Fort Worth Club Tower, Suite 800. The new location … Read more

West Texas State Bank Names Rosson Market President, Announces Additional Developments

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On July 17, John E. Grist, president and CEO of Snyder-based West Texas State Bank, announced that the board of directors has appointed Justin Rosson as market president in Snyder. Rosson is a native of Snyder and a graduate of Lubbock Christian University. Grist also announced that Toby J. Latham has been promoted to senior … Read more

Mullins, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank’s Chief Risk Officer, Announces Retirement

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William L. “Billy” Mullins, senior executive vice president, chief risk officer and director at Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, announced his retirement after a banking career spanning 51 years, effective July 17. Mullins started his banking career in 1974 as an assistant national bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). In 1979, … Read more