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Legend Bank Hires Butler for Commercial Lending in Sherman and Denison

December 12, 2024

Ben ButlerBen Butler has joined Bowie-based Legend Bank as vice president/commercial lender. He will serve customers in the bank’s Sherman and Denison markets.

Butler brings more than nine years of experience in banking. Prior to joining Legend Bank, he was a mortgage loan officer at Be My Neighbor Mortgage in Denison and before that served as vice president/loan officer at Heritage Land Bank. Earlier in his career, he was a commercial lending officer at American National Bank of Texas in Greenville.

Butler holds a BS degree in social studies and an MBA degree in finance, both from Howard Payne University. He currently serves on the Main Street advisory board for the City of Greenville and as an ambassador for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of Rotary International.

“Ben’s connection to the Sherman and Denison areas, combined with his expertise in lending, will be a valuable asset to Legend Bank as we continue to expand in Grayson and surrounding counties,” says Matt Brown, executive vice president/east regional president. “He understands the importance of community banking and providing ‘Legendary’ service to customers.”

Established in 1890, Legend Bank operates 15 banking offices in Fort Worth and North Texas.

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Legend Bank Hires Butler for Commercial Lending in Sherman and Denison

December 12, 2024

Ben ButlerBen Butler has joined Bowie-based Legend Bank as vice president/commercial lender. He will serve customers in the bank’s Sherman and Denison markets.

Butler brings more than nine years of experience in banking. Prior to joining Legend Bank, he was a mortgage loan officer at Be My Neighbor Mortgage in Denison and before that served as vice president/loan officer at Heritage Land Bank. Earlier in his career, he was a commercial lending officer at American National Bank of Texas in Greenville.

Butler holds a BS degree in social studies and an MBA degree in finance, both from Howard Payne University. He currently serves on the Main Street advisory board for the City of Greenville and as an ambassador for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of Rotary International.

“Ben’s connection to the Sherman and Denison areas, combined with his expertise in lending, will be a valuable asset to Legend Bank as we continue to expand in Grayson and surrounding counties,” says Matt Brown, executive vice president/east regional president. “He understands the importance of community banking and providing ‘Legendary’ service to customers.”

Established in 1890, Legend Bank operates 15 banking offices in Fort Worth and North Texas.

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Legend Bank Hires Butler for Commercial Lending in Sherman and Denison

December 12, 2024

Ben ButlerBen Butler has joined Bowie-based Legend Bank as vice president/commercial lender. He will serve customers in the bank’s Sherman and Denison markets.

Butler brings more than nine years of experience in banking. Prior to joining Legend Bank, he was a mortgage loan officer at Be My Neighbor Mortgage in Denison and before that served as vice president/loan officer at Heritage Land Bank. Earlier in his career, he was a commercial lending officer at American National Bank of Texas in Greenville.

Butler holds a BS degree in social studies and an MBA degree in finance, both from Howard Payne University. He currently serves on the Main Street advisory board for the City of Greenville and as an ambassador for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of Rotary International.

“Ben’s connection to the Sherman and Denison areas, combined with his expertise in lending, will be a valuable asset to Legend Bank as we continue to expand in Grayson and surrounding counties,” says Matt Brown, executive vice president/east regional president. “He understands the importance of community banking and providing ‘Legendary’ service to customers.”

Established in 1890, Legend Bank operates 15 banking offices in Fort Worth and North Texas.

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Previous Tarrant County Bankers Name American National Bank of Texas’ Ginn 2024 Banker of the Year Next Vista Bank to Sell Seven Rural Locations in West Texas and the Panhandle to First United Bank

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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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