TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Natalie Saikowski Goertz has joined Texas City-based Texas First Bank to serve as senior vice president and director of treasury management. An Athena Leadership Award recipient, she brings extensive experience in corporate and public fund banking to the bank’s treasury management team in The Woodlands. Before joining Texas First Bank, Goertz was president and CEO … Read more
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced that Tadd Tobkin, chief technology officer, has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Dallas CIO ORBIE Awards, a premier recognition program honoring excellence in technology leadership across the Dallas/Fort Worth region. First United Bank operates 40 branches in Texas, including approximately 15 in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. … Read more
On December 1, Ernst & Young LLP announced that John D. Steinmetz, president and CEO of Dallas-based Vista Bank, has been named a 2025 “Entrepreneur of the Year” national finalist, following his selection as a Southwest regional award winner in June. Steinmetz was chosen from a group of 221 “Entrepreneur of the Year” regional winners, … Read more
In mid-November, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce announced that Kerry Hall, former managing director of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank regional banking and current board member of Dallas-based Susser Bank, has been named “2025 Austinite of the Year,” an award recognizing transformational leadership and enduring service to the Austin region. “[Hall’s] impact on Austin is … Read more
On November 13, Texas Community Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Mineola-based Broadstreet Bank SSB, announced the retirement of Julie Sharff and the appointment of Jason McCrary as chief financial officer, effective December 1. During her tenure of over 28 years with the company and the bank, Sharff has been an integral part of shaping … Read more
Llano National Bank has announced the addition of Mason King as vice president and branch manager of its Buchanan Dam branch. He brings a strong background in commercial banking, portfolio management and community leadership to his new role. Prior to joining Llano National Bank, Mason served as assistant vice president and portfolio manager for First United … Read more
On December 1, Larry Autrey, executive chairman and former chief executive officer of the Fort Worth-based tax, audit and advisory firm Whitley Penn, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025, marking the conclusion of a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in the accounting profession. Autrey joined Whitley Penn in 1995 and served as … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Kirt DeHaan has joined The Private Bank at PlainsCapital as senior vice president/wealth management market manager for the Dallas region. He will be based at the Hilltop Plaza location in Dallas. “Kirt brings many decades of experience and a deep understanding of fiduciary administration that will greatly benefit our clients … Read more
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based PNC Private Bank has appointed Faye Hilpert to lead its Austin-based team. She will oversee a local team that delivers wealth strategy, investment management, trust and estate services, and credit and cash management solutions to high- and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and business owners in Central Texas. Hilpert brings more than 15 … Read more
Arlington-based Worthington Bank has welcomed back Gary Price as its new chief executive officer. He rejoins Worthington Bank after a brief retirement from his role as its market president in Colleyville. Greg Morse, the current CEO, has been promoted to executive chairman of the board. “The Worthington Bank team is happy to welcome Gary Price … Read more