TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Randy Robinson to serve as Denton market president. With more than 40 years of experience in financial services, he will lead the bank’s strategic growth and community engagement efforts in the Denton market. “Randy brings a deep understanding of the Denton market, a great track record of building strong teams … Read more
On July 21, San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank announced the upcoming retirement of Danny Butler, the bank’s longtime president and CEO, effective December 31, 2025. Mitch Walker will succeed Butler as chief executive officer and Reagan Winslow will assume the role of president, both effective January 1, 2026. “[Our] leadership begins at the top, with a … Read more
During the IBAT Connecting Leaders Conference held this summer in Galveston, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) presented its annual Excellence in Leadership Award. This year’s recipient was Jay Bearden, president and CEO of Legend Bank in Decatur. To be considered for the Excellence in Leadership Award, one must selflessly promote, support and serve … Read more
The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) elected new executive committee members to its board during the 40th Annual Connecting Leaders Conference, held in June at the Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston. Click here to view a gallery of photographs from the event. Founded in 1985, the IBAT Leadership Division is … Read more
On June 9, Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank announced the promotion of Eduardo Caso, head of international private banking, to executive vice president. Caso joined the bank in 2018 to establish the international private banking division. Since then, the division has become a strategic part of the bank’s service offering, particularly in supporting cross-border business and … Read more
ORogers Pope Sr. and Rogers Pope Jr.n June 17, Rogers Pope Sr., chairman of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust, announced a significant leadership transition during the bank’s board of directors meeting. He is passing the gavel of chairmanship to his son, Rogers Pope Jr. He will remain active in the bank in his new role … Read more
Joe H. Sharp Jr., 86, a highly respected leader in the banking industry, passed away on June 30 in Longview. After graduating from Mineola High School in 1956, he earned a BBA degree in accounting from Southern Methodist University and gained his license as a certified public accountant. He also attended and later taught at … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has promoted Shelly Chambers to wealth management market manager for the Fort Worth region of The Private Bank at PlainsCapital. She joined The Private Bank in 2023 as senior vice president/senior wealth administrator and has more than 30 years of financial services experience in Texas. In her expanded role, Chambers will lead … Read more
Weatherford-based First Bank Texas has appointed Ed Greenlee to its board of directors. A respected Texas banking executive with 50 years of experience, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong commitment to community-centered financial services. A native of Abilene, Greenlee’s career in banking has spanned markets across the state, from Abilene, Kerrville … Read more