On July 19, Independent Financial announced the completion of phase two of its $150 million headquarters campus in McKinney, Texas, supporting the organization’s expanding workforce. The new six-story, 198,000-square-foot building more than doubles Independent Financial’s existing presence at McKinney Corporate Center Craig Ranch and allows the organization to consolidate its banking operations and technology teams. More than half of the company’s employees are now located on the campus.
“We are not just growing bigger, but also better, as we continue our focus on an improved customer experience in all our markets,” says David Brooks, chairman and CEO. “This headquarters is central to our carrying out that mission.”
The initial phase of the campus was completed in 2019 on a 10-acre site located at State Hwy. 121 and Grand Ranch Pkwy. Phase two is a mirror image of the original building, also six stories, but approximately 20 percent larger. The building is LEED certified silver and Fitwel 2-star rated. LEED provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. Fitwel prioritizes the health and wellness of the building occupants: employees, customers and guests.
“Attention to these details means we have a responsibly built building—from efficiency, construction methods and materials, as well as providing our people a healthy and attractive atmosphere to work that can result in optimum productivity,” Brooks adds.
The headquarters project for building two has provided a boost to jobs and local investments. The new building also features a large conference center to accommodate town halls and large group meetings. Both buildings feature sleek glass exteriors and expansive terraces, complemented by green spaces. Building occupants can enjoy views of a water feature and have direct access to walking trails, which connect to the new HUB 121 mixed-use development. Also available to occupants of both buildings is a state-of-the-art, full-service fitness center with locker rooms, a coffee bar and grab-and-go dining area.
In 2021, an additional 17 acres was purchased to the north and west of the headquarters to allow future growth, bringing the total footprint to 30 acres. The project was led by KDC, a leading developer of mixed-use projects and corporate build-to-suit campus projects for major companies.
Established in 1913, Independent Financial operates 90 locations in four regions: the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Central Texas and Greater Houston regions in Texas, as well as the Colorado Front Range region.
