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Smith-Johnson Joins WestStar Bank’s Commercial Banking Group

February 28, 2021

Giselle Smith-JohnsonOn February 12, El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced the addition of Giselle Smith-Johnson to its commercial banking group. She will focus on special projects supporting the group. Smith-Johnson brings more than 20 years of commercial banking experience to WestStar Bank. She has been successful in facilitating expansive business growth focused in the area of treasury management.

Smith-Johnson earned her BBA degree in banking and finance from the University of Mississippi. Over the years, she has been active in her community, serving as president of the board of directors of YWCA El Paso del Norte region and as a board member for Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande, as well as participating in Leadership El Paso and Leadership Texas.

Established in 1990, WestStar Bank is a locally owned community bank with assets of more than $2.3 billion. It serves El Paso, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and the Northern Mexico area, collectively known as the Borderplex.

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Smith-Johnson Joins WestStar Bank’s Commercial Banking Group

February 28, 2021

Giselle Smith-JohnsonOn February 12, El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced the addition of Giselle Smith-Johnson to its commercial banking group. She will focus on special projects supporting the group. Smith-Johnson brings more than 20 years of commercial banking experience to WestStar Bank. She has been successful in facilitating expansive business growth focused in the area of treasury management.

Smith-Johnson earned her BBA degree in banking and finance from the University of Mississippi. Over the years, she has been active in her community, serving as president of the board of directors of YWCA El Paso del Norte region and as a board member for Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande, as well as participating in Leadership El Paso and Leadership Texas.

Established in 1990, WestStar Bank is a locally owned community bank with assets of more than $2.3 billion. It serves El Paso, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and the Northern Mexico area, collectively known as the Borderplex.

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Texas Bankers

Smith-Johnson Joins WestStar Bank’s Commercial Banking Group

February 28, 2021

Giselle Smith-JohnsonOn February 12, El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced the addition of Giselle Smith-Johnson to its commercial banking group. She will focus on special projects supporting the group. Smith-Johnson brings more than 20 years of commercial banking experience to WestStar Bank. She has been successful in facilitating expansive business growth focused in the area of treasury management.

Smith-Johnson earned her BBA degree in banking and finance from the University of Mississippi. Over the years, she has been active in her community, serving as president of the board of directors of YWCA El Paso del Norte region and as a board member for Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande, as well as participating in Leadership El Paso and Leadership Texas.

Established in 1990, WestStar Bank is a locally owned community bank with assets of more than $2.3 billion. It serves El Paso, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and the Northern Mexico area, collectively known as the Borderplex.

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Previous CommunityBank of Texas Strengthens Organization’s Future with Promotions of Bezdek, Davis, Sirkel, Walsh and Syrinek Next Texas Republic Bank Promotes Hollaway, Burke, Le, Nam, Higgins and Corcoran; Hires Carley

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Pilgrim Bank Promotes Snodgrass to Tyler Market President

T Bank Appoints Morris Chief Lending Officer, Expands Texas Footprint with New Houston Branch

Mendoza Promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Citizens National Bank

Ozona Bank Names Kruse Chief Lending Officer

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Announces Employee Promotions in March

VeraBank Adds Commercial Bankers in Henderson, Austin and Corsicana

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