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Commercial Bank of Texas Taps Thannisch to Head Wealth Management and Trust

May 29, 2025

John ThannischRusty Rust, president and CEO of Nacogdoches-based Commercial Bank of Texas, recently announced the promotion of John Thannisch to head of wealth management and trust in support of the bank’s vision to be the premier community-focused financial services organization. He will serve all 22 of the Commercial Bank of Texas branches.

Thannisch has more than 31 years of experience in community banking, specializing in wealth management and trust. He joined the Commercial Bank of Texas team in 2017. Prior to that, he served for 23 years as vice president and trust officer at First Bank & Trust East Texas in Lufkin.

Thannisch earned an associate’s degree in applied science mechanics from Lamar University and his BBA degree in accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is a member of the Lufkin Noon Lions Club.

Established in 1901, Commercial Bank of Texas serves East Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

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Commercial Bank of Texas Taps Thannisch to Head Wealth Management and Trust

May 29, 2025

John ThannischRusty Rust, president and CEO of Nacogdoches-based Commercial Bank of Texas, recently announced the promotion of John Thannisch to head of wealth management and trust in support of the bank’s vision to be the premier community-focused financial services organization. He will serve all 22 of the Commercial Bank of Texas branches.

Thannisch has more than 31 years of experience in community banking, specializing in wealth management and trust. He joined the Commercial Bank of Texas team in 2017. Prior to that, he served for 23 years as vice president and trust officer at First Bank & Trust East Texas in Lufkin.

Thannisch earned an associate’s degree in applied science mechanics from Lamar University and his BBA degree in accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is a member of the Lufkin Noon Lions Club.

Established in 1901, Commercial Bank of Texas serves East Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

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Texas Bankers

Commercial Bank of Texas Taps Thannisch to Head Wealth Management and Trust

May 29, 2025

John ThannischRusty Rust, president and CEO of Nacogdoches-based Commercial Bank of Texas, recently announced the promotion of John Thannisch to head of wealth management and trust in support of the bank’s vision to be the premier community-focused financial services organization. He will serve all 22 of the Commercial Bank of Texas branches.

Thannisch has more than 31 years of experience in community banking, specializing in wealth management and trust. He joined the Commercial Bank of Texas team in 2017. Prior to that, he served for 23 years as vice president and trust officer at First Bank & Trust East Texas in Lufkin.

Thannisch earned an associate’s degree in applied science mechanics from Lamar University and his BBA degree in accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is a member of the Lufkin Noon Lions Club.

Established in 1901, Commercial Bank of Texas serves East Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

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Vantage Bank Names Mounce Houston Regional President

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Lane as Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking

Vantage Bank Names Nunes Chief Treasury and Network Banking Officer

Wellington State Bank Names Enriquez Canyon Branch President

El Paso’s WestStar Names Candia Director of Accounting

Jefferson Bank Hires Morris for Trusts and Estates and West as Commercial Lender

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