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Leigh Joins Bank of Texas as Executive Vice President and Dallas Market CEO

December 11, 2024

Grant LeighGrant Leigh has joined Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas to serve as executive vice president and Dallas market CEO. He brings nearly two decades of experience in banking, team leadership and client relationship management to his new role.

Leigh’s prior banking experience includes leadership roles in energy, credit and commercial banking divisions. In his most recent role with Texas Capital Bank, he was managing director/head of Dallas middle-market banking and Dallas market president. With Texas Capital Bank for more than 18 years, he previously served as senior credit officer and chief operations officer (energy banking), among other roles. Earlier in his career, Leigh worked at Citibank and First American Bank Texas SSB.

“Grant knows how to build great teams and develop smart solutions for clients with complex needs,” says Mark Wade, Texas market executive. “His experience leading in fast-paced markets like Dallas and his commitment to long-term client success will really boost our organization’s expertise.”

Leigh earned his BBA degree from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. Active in his community, he sits on the board of the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools and previously served as a director for Azleway Children’s Services. He is also a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Executive Circle.

Established in 1984, Bank of Texas is a banking division of BOK Financial Corp. headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Leigh Joins Bank of Texas as Executive Vice President and Dallas Market CEO

December 11, 2024

Grant LeighGrant Leigh has joined Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas to serve as executive vice president and Dallas market CEO. He brings nearly two decades of experience in banking, team leadership and client relationship management to his new role.

Leigh’s prior banking experience includes leadership roles in energy, credit and commercial banking divisions. In his most recent role with Texas Capital Bank, he was managing director/head of Dallas middle-market banking and Dallas market president. With Texas Capital Bank for more than 18 years, he previously served as senior credit officer and chief operations officer (energy banking), among other roles. Earlier in his career, Leigh worked at Citibank and First American Bank Texas SSB.

“Grant knows how to build great teams and develop smart solutions for clients with complex needs,” says Mark Wade, Texas market executive. “His experience leading in fast-paced markets like Dallas and his commitment to long-term client success will really boost our organization’s expertise.”

Leigh earned his BBA degree from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. Active in his community, he sits on the board of the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools and previously served as a director for Azleway Children’s Services. He is also a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Executive Circle.

Established in 1984, Bank of Texas is a banking division of BOK Financial Corp. headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Leigh Joins Bank of Texas as Executive Vice President and Dallas Market CEO

December 11, 2024

Grant LeighGrant Leigh has joined Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas to serve as executive vice president and Dallas market CEO. He brings nearly two decades of experience in banking, team leadership and client relationship management to his new role.

Leigh’s prior banking experience includes leadership roles in energy, credit and commercial banking divisions. In his most recent role with Texas Capital Bank, he was managing director/head of Dallas middle-market banking and Dallas market president. With Texas Capital Bank for more than 18 years, he previously served as senior credit officer and chief operations officer (energy banking), among other roles. Earlier in his career, Leigh worked at Citibank and First American Bank Texas SSB.

“Grant knows how to build great teams and develop smart solutions for clients with complex needs,” says Mark Wade, Texas market executive. “His experience leading in fast-paced markets like Dallas and his commitment to long-term client success will really boost our organization’s expertise.”

Leigh earned his BBA degree from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. Active in his community, he sits on the board of the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools and previously served as a director for Azleway Children’s Services. He is also a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Executive Circle.

Established in 1984, Bank of Texas is a banking division of BOK Financial Corp. headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Harmony Bank Names Witherspoon Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Alabama-based Regions Bank Appoints Clemmons Texas Consumer Banking Executive

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Vernetti to Wealth Management Team in Lubbock

Texas Bank and Trust Announces
Recent Officer Promotions

Jefferson Bank Hires Longoria, Payero and Allen; Promotes Scott

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