TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
Neil Ferguson 
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ IBAT Education Foundation has announced a new day-long conference coming this fall: Women in Community Banking, a forum for women at all levels of the community banking industry to come together to share, learn and grow from one another’s experiences. The event will be held on October 30, with … Read more
On May 15, Southside Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Tyler-based Southside Bank, announced the election of Dr. Kirk A. Calhoun to the company’s board of directors. He was also appointed to the bank’s board of directors. Calhoun has served a combined 22 years as the president of the University of Texas–Tyler and the University … Read more
El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced that its president and CEO, David W. Osborn, has been appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Finance Commission of Texas. The commission is the governing body of the state’s banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies, playing a vital role in maintaining the financial health and stability … Read more
Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, has announced the recipients of the Texas Capital Foundation’s second annual Honors Awards, which provide grants totaling $250,000 to support four nonprofit organizations addressing community needs across Texas. The Honors Awards are a signature program of the Texas Capital Foundation, which Texas Capital … Read more
Reed Williams, president and CEO of Brady-based Brady National Bank, announced the promotion of Hanna Joe Jacoby to vice president/financial controller. She previously served as assistant vice president/operations officer. In addition to her new role, she is the bank’s Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officer. Jacoby graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University with a … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), based in Austin, recently announced the hiring of Brandy Patterson to serve as digital compliance officer. She comes to IBAT’s Compliance Select program with more than 17 years of community banking experience in fair lending, BSA, real estate appraisal review and the frontline, most notably during her tenure … Read more
Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas announced that it will open a South Dallas loan production office (LPO), located at 820 Exposition Ave., this fall. The office will serve as the new home for the bank’s emerging markets team and play a critical role in the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in South … Read more
Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas is strengthening its local footprint with the opening of a third full-service banking location in its home county. Coming this summer to Smithville at 107 NW Loop 230, the newest branch will serve residents and businesses in southern Bastrop County and the surrounding area. The opening of the Smithville banking … Read more
On May 16, the boards of Southside Bancshares Inc. and Tyler-based Southside Bank unanimously approved the appointment of Keith Donahoe to serve as president of the company and the bank. Lee R. Gibson will continue as chief executive officer of the company and the bank. Donahoe has almost 30 years of experience in banking in … Read more
Conversions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to convert from a national association to a Texas state-chartered bank. Branches The OCC reports that Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has applied to establish a branch at 14309 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. N in Houston. The OCC reports … Read more