TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Neil Ferguson 
On December 5, Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that David Quintanilla, Lubbock market president, has been promoted to West Texas region chairman, effective January 1. He succeeds Barry Ballinger, who retired at the end of 2024. Ballinger has been with PlainsCapital Bank for more than 47 years and will continue to serve on the bank’s Lubbock … Read more
On December 3, Lubbock-based Peoples Bank participated in the national Giving Tuesday annual event by presenting donations to several local nonprofit organizations. The community service project was announced by Larry Allen, chair and CEO. The charities that received Peoples Bank donations included: Bounce Back Global CASA of Hill County Future of Nazareth High Point Village … Read more
In December, Laredo-based Texas Community Bank delivered a $3,500 donation to Affordable Homes of South Texas (AHST). This annual donation highlights the bank’s dedication to supporting nonprofits that address critical community needs, particularly housing and homeownership. “It feels really good to be welcomed by these organizations,” Connie Gonzalez, vice president and branch manager, told Texas … Read more
In October, Houston-based Gulf Capital Bank announced that Allan Li, CEO of Pamarco Technologies LLC, has joined the bank’s board of directors. Pamarco Technologies is an industrial manufacturing company that supplies and services major multinational integrated packaging suppliers and OEM firms worldwide. Li also serves as a managing director and board member of Kotts Capital … Read more
Keith Shurtleff is retiring as Hopkins County market president from Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank after 29 years of service. Upon his retirement at the end of January 2025, Jason Thompson, a lifelong member of the community, will assume the role of Hopkins County market president. “Keith’s dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to Alliance Bank and … Read more
By DR. SEAN PAYANT, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, HABERFELD In our ever-changing industry, many community bankers fall into the trap of trying to grow market share by following the lead of the “big banks.” Many of them are finding it just doesn’t work. Customers continue to flee from banks that focus on regular service charges and … Read more
Hondo-based TXN Bank recently announced the promotion of Breanne Prestage-Granberg to president. She has served TXN Bank (and previously Community National Bank of Hondo) for 21 years in a variety of positions. Ronnie Miller, who will continue to serve as CEO, notes that Granberg is committed to furthering the growth and culture of TXN Bank … Read more
Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a loan production office at 641 N. Stanton Dr. in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish a … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Independent Bank, based in McKinney, has applied to merge into SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida. Main Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, to relocate its home office from 100 … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank, based in Dallas, has withdrawn its application to merge with HomeStreet Bank NA, based in Seattle, Washington, and has also withdrawn its application to convert to a national association. Branches The OCC reports that VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, has applied to establish a branch at … Read more