Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently announced the promotions of Joe Pitch and Stephanie Starrett to branch presidents. Both will continue to report to Brent Raindl, Dallas region chairman.
Pitch has been promoted to president of the bank’s One Victory Park location in Dallas. He joined PlainsCapital Bank in 2014 and most recently served as executive vice president of commercial lending. In his new role, he will continue to focus on growing loans and deposits at Victory Park and expanding the commercial lending team to better serve the downtown, uptown and Stemmons Corridor areas. Pitch has more than 30 years of experience in both commercial banking and equipment financing. Prior to joining PlainsCapital Bank, he served as senior vice president at Green Bank. His background also includes positions at Bank of America, GE Capital, CitiCapital and Associates Commercial Corp.
Starrett has been promoted to president of PlainsCapital Bank’s DeSoto location at 2010 North Hampton Rd. Since joining the bank in 2018, she has served as executive vice president and DeSoto market leader. In her new role, she will continue to oversee market growth in both loans and deposits for the greater DeSoto area. Starrett has nearly 39 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining PlainsCapital Bank, she served as senior vice president at Citizens National Bank of Texas for 17 years. She has also worked for Main Bank, First State Bank of North Texas, Team Bank and DeSoto State Bank. Additionally, Starrett served as mayor of the City of Pecan Hill from 2010 to 2019.
“Joe and Stephanie are exceptional leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to their communities and to PlainsCapital,” says Brian Heflin, president. “Their promotions reflect their hard work and dedication, and I’m excited to see them continue to shape the future of our branches.”
Established in 1955, PlainsCapital Bank operates 57 Texas branches. Its major markets include Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio.
