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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 Welcomes Carroll as El Paso Market President and Executive Vice President

Security State Bank & Trust Names Perez President and Member of the Board

Susser Bank Expands Central Texas Commercial Banking Team with Appointment of Branigan

Community Bankers Honor Whitley Penn’s Murphy with Excellence in Leadership Award

Independent Bankers Association of Texas Elects 2026–27 Leadership Division Executive Committee

Fort Worth’s Trinity Bank Appoints Hegi Chief Financial Officer

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