Knox Joins FirstBank & Trust as Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending

Greg Garland, president and CEO of Lubbock-based FirstBank & Trust, announced the recent hiring of Shawn Knox as executive vice president of consumer lending and private banking. Knox will oversee bank-wide consumer lending operations and private banking services. Knox started his career in banking in 1999 just a few years after graduating with his BS … Read more

Lopez and Sneed Welcomed to the Peoples Bank Team

Larry Allen, chairman and CEO of Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, has announced the addition of Jennifer Lopez and LaTisha Sneed to the team. Lopez will serve as a mortgage underwriter for the bank’s home loan center. She has been in banking for more than 20 years. Lopez serves as an ambassador for Polished, a nonprofit organization … Read more

Texas Bank Promotes Braden and Polanco

San Angelo-based Texas Bank recently announced the promotions of Brandon Braden and Maryellen Lira Polanco. Braden was promoted to executive vice president. He began his banking career in 1991. After earning his BBA degree from Angelo State University, he joined Texas Bank in 1997 as a banking officer in its ag department. In 2002, Braden … Read more

Susser Bank’s Austin Expansion with Addition of Caperton as Senior Relationship Manager

Arlington-based Susser Bank has hired Tim Caperton to serve as senior vice president/senior relationship manager for the bank’s Austin market. He will provide custom banking solutions for business owners and leaders. With more than a decade of proven professional relationship-building experience in Austin, Caperton brings his skillset to Susser Bank’s ambitious growth strategy and dedication … Read more

VeraBank Welcomes Gaw as Vice President of Commercial Lending

Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Chris Gaw to serve as vice president of commercial lending. He will focus on commercial lending in Lufkin, Angelina and surrounding counties. A knowledgeable business banking professional, Gaw brings 11 years of commercial banking experience to his new role, including nine years dedicated exclusively to treasury management. He is also a … Read more

Texas National Bank Promotes Crain to Vice President

Sheila Crain has been promoted to vice president at Sweetwater-based Texas National Bank. She began her community banking career when she joined Texas National Bank in 2000. During her time with the bank, she has held a variety of positions, including new account representative, lending assistant and loan officer. In her new role as vice … Read more

Pilgrim Bank Announces Officer Promotions at the Close of 2021

Ken Pilgrim, senior chairman at Pittsburg-based Pilgrim Bank, along with Chairman Lanny Brenner and the Pilgrim Bank board of directors, announced numerous promotions approved by the board at the end of 2021. Charlotte Brewer has been promoted to region president/North Central Texas. She joined the bank in 1993 with previous banking experience. During her career, … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Taps Kaira as Area Operations Manager

Erica Kaira has been promoted to administrative officer and area operations manager for Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust. She will oversee branch operations and retail reporting for the bank’s Fort Worth, Flower Mound, Richardson and Frisco locations. Kaira has been employed with Texas Bank and Trust since 2019 and has worked in the financial services … Read more

Comerica Bank Selects Hicks to Lead South Dallas Business Banking Team

On February 15, Dallas-based Comerica Inc. announced that Derric Hicks has been named the group manager for its new South Dallas business banking team. He will report to Amanda Mahaney, Dallas market president. Hicks, who has more than 20 years of experience in banking, will lead a team that will serve the southern sector of Dallas … Read more

McDowell Joins FirstBank & Trust as Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing

Greg Garland, president and CEO of Lubbock-based FirstBank & Trust, announced the recent hiring of Kathy McDowell as senior vice president and director of marketing. McDowell will office at the Centre location at 9816 Slide Road in Lubbock and oversee bank-wide marketing efforts. “Kathy’s experience and skillset are the perfect fit for the bank,” Garland … Read more