TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On February 23, Texas Gulf Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Texas Gulf Bank NA, announced the appointment of Steve Thompson as president and chief executive officer of the bank. He will focus on accelerating the bank’s growth across its core footprint in Harris, Galveston and Brazoria counties. Thompson succeeds James F. Brown Jr., who … Read more
Texas businessman and banking pioneer Walter Johnson, founder of Houston-based Amegy Bank, will celebrate his 90th birthday on February 19, marking a lifetime of leadership that has helped shape Houston’s financial ecosystem and the broader Texas economy. In recognition of his impact, Mary Nan Huffman, a City of Houston council member, will present Johnson with … Read more
Bowie-based Legend Bank has announced two promotions of bankers serving North Richland Hills, Tarrant County and surrounding communities. Jason McMahon has been promoted to senior vice president/branch president of the North Richland Hills location and Addy Cook has been promoted to assistant vice president/commercial lender, expanding the bank’s commercial lending presence in North Richland Hills … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Dr. Jay C. Hartzell, president of Southern Methodist University (SMU), to its board of directors. He brings a distinguished record of leadership across higher education, finance, real estate, corporate governance and community engagement. Throughout his career, Hartzell has worked closely with Texas businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders, advising on growth, … Read more
Tye Jones has been promoted to president of Woodville-based Citizens State Bank. He has more than 15 years of banking experience and joined Citizens State Bank in 2022 as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In addition to his role as president, Jones will continue to serve as chief operating officer. He will also … Read more
On February 5, Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) announced the promotion of Chris Cronin to president. Cronin, who has been with ANBTX for more than 37 years, most recently served as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer. Robert Hulsey will continue to lead the bank and serve as chief executive officer … Read more
Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank has announced the promotion of Andrew Donaldson from vice president/loan officer to vice president/credit administration officer. He began his banking career with Texas Republic Bank as a part-time employee while attending Texas A&M University and joined the bank full-time after graduating. In addition, the company announced that Meagan Maxcy has joined … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at SMU Cox has added two new trustees to its board roster of advisors. H. Gary Blankenship, chairman and CEO of Greater Southwest Bancshares Inc. and Grapevine-based Bank of the West, and Emily Greenwald, senior vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, were named to the … Read more
On January 30, the board of directors of Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., parent company of San Antonio-based Frost Bank, announced that two new directors, Marsha M. Shields and Jeff Rummel, have been elected to the board. Shields is the CEO and managing partner of McCombs Enterprises and oversees the Red McCombs family’s core businesses, including Red … Read more
Dimmitt-based First United Bank has hired Craig Grossman to serve as vice president of commercial lending at the bank’s northwest Lubbock branch. The hiring was announced by R. Mark Bain, CEO. Grossman brings more than eight years of commercial banking experience to First United Bank. He spent five years with Lubbock National Bank serving as … Read more