TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Nick Anderson has joined the treasury management team of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as business development officer in Richardson. In addition to his experience in treasury management, Anderson has held positions in account analysis and customer service. He holds an MBA degree in finance from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a BBA degree in … Read more
Chris Bourne has joined Mount Pleasant-based Guaranty Bank & Trust as Austin area chairman. “Chris is the proven leader with the right community bank experience and knowledge to continue building the strong Guaranty brand we have established since expanding to Austin in 2017,” says Travis Brown, senior executive vice president. Prior to joining Guaranty Bank & … Read more
This summer, Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas (a subsidiary of BOK Financial) expanded its operations into the San Antonio market, the first outside of the bank’s established operations in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. Longtime San Antonio banker Mark M. Johnson serves as chairman of the market. He started his banking career with Texas Commerce … Read more
Dallas-based Veritex Community Bank has hired Melissa Bradford to serve as vice president/community development officer. She will be responsible for developing partnerships with community organizations focused on serving all of North Texas. Additionally, she will identify community and economic development needs, assist with Veritex Community Bank’s charitable contributions program and lead its employee participation in community … Read more
Omaha, Nebraska-based Security National Bank has tapped Wade Simpson to serve as a branch manager in Dallas. He’ll lead the team at the bank’s The Union location at 2300 N. Field St. With more than 15 years of banking experience, prior to joining Security National Bank, Simpson served as business banking center manager at Hillcrest … Read more
Richard “Skip” Colvin has joined Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank as senior vice president and Montgomery County market president. He will be responsible for building up new and existing commercial banking relationships in the Montgomery County region and surrounding areas. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Colvin has worked in executive positions … Read more
On August 22, Dallas-based Veritex Community Bank announced that Kathy Armstrong has been hired as executive vice president and correspondent banking director. She is responsible for developing and executing Veritex Bank’s correspondent banking business and providing client consultation and operational guidance to financial institutions in Texas and throughout the U.S. With more than 32 years of … Read more
Tyler-based Southside Bank has hired Curtis Burchard to serve as senior executive vice president and associate chief lending officer. His 40-year career includes a track record of growing portfolios, maintaining close relationships with clients, and his careful attention to credit administration. Burchard will office out of Southside Bank’s Houston location on Post Oak Blvd., but … Read more
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
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