This year marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of First National Bank of Gilmer and its commitment to the banking needs of East Texas communities. In honor of this milestone, on August 1 Danny Weems, president and CEO, announced that its system of banks—First National Bank of Gilmer, Wood County National Bank, Texas American Bank and Security State Bank—will be unified under a single name: First National Bank of East Texas. The name change is not the result of a merger or buyout, and account holders and customers will enjoy the same banking, people and services as before. First National Bank’s ownership, board, operations and operators will remain the same, as well.
“We believe that together, we’re better, and this unification will allow First National Bank of East Texas to better serve its customers and the communities where we do business,” Weems says. “This evolution of our brand also enables us to elevate the strength of our banking network, develop new products and services for our customers, and create opportunities for future growth throughout East Texas.”
Established in 1900, First National Bank of East Texas operates branches in Big Sandy, Diana, Emory, Gilmer, Mineola, Mt. Vernon, Ore City, Pittsburg and Quitman.
