William Howard recently joined Leawood, Kansas-based CrossFirst Bank as private banker for the Dallas market. He brings more than five years of experience in commercial banking, which has included an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, and credit analysis.

Prior to joining CrossFirst Bank, Howard served as vice president/relationship manager at Foro in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has also held positions at Fifth Third Bank and Woodforest National Bank in North Carolina.

Howard earned his BBA degree in accounting and finance from Texas A&M University. He holds series 7, 63 and 79 certifications from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). Howard previously served on the finance committee of the Humane Society of Charlotte (North Carolina).

Established in 2007, CrossFirst Bank operates 17 branches, including four in Texas.