May 30–June 5, 2021
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Happy State Bank, based in Happy, has completed its acquisition of First National Bank of Tahoka, based in Tahoka.
Arlington Texas
May 23–29, 2021
Home Office The TDB reports that it has approved an application by WestStar Bank, based in El Paso, to relocate its home office from 500 N. Mesa in El Paso to 601 N. Mesa in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Austin Bank National Association, based in Jacksonville, … Read more
May 16–22, 2021
Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank National Association, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has established the following branches: 3311 E. Broad St., Ste. 101, in Mansfield; 3630 W. University Dr. in McKinney; and 4001 Matlock Rd. in Arlington. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to … Read more
May 9–15, 2021
Branches The OCC reports that Newfirst National Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to relocate a branch from 609 N. Wells in Edna to 711 N. Wells in Edna. The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 2982 Fulton St. in Houston. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Alliance … Read more
Worthington National Bank Welcomes Watkins as Chief Financial Officer
Arlington-based Worthington National Bank has hired Veronica Watkins to serve as chief financial officer. She will be taking the reigns from Les Schuler as he retires from his 46-year career in banking this month. As CFO, Watkins will oversee Worthington’s accounting, finance, operations, compliance and human resources departments. Prior to joining the Worthington National Bank … Read more
Affiliated Bank and SouthWest Bank Terminate Merger Agreement
Arlington-based BancAffiliated Inc., the sole shareholder of Affiliated Bank National Association, and Odessa-based Odessa SouthWest Bancshares Inc., the sole shareholder of SouthWest Bank, have mutually agreed to terminate their merger agreement, previously announced last December. The termination is in response to the extreme uncertainty resulting from the global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and … Read more
Affiliated Bank Promotes Williams to Director of Residential Finance
Arlington-based. Affiliated Bank recently promoted Stacy Williams to director of residential finance. He joined the bank in 2007 and has more than 20 years of corporate banking, residential development and construction experience throughout North Texas and the surrounding markets. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and earned his MBA degree in finance from … Read more
Affiliated Bank Promotes Burleson to Director of Commercial Banking
Arlington-based Affiliated Bank recently promoted Josh Burleson to director of commercial banking. He will oversee commercial lending and SBA, and will remain involved in the strategy and growth of credit products and treasury management services. Burleson joined Affiliated Bank in 2018 and has 15 years of commercial and corporate banking experience. Burleson earned his MBA … Read more
Affiliated Bank Promotes Doyle to Director of Commercial Real Estate
Arlington-based Affiliated Bank has promoted Corey Doyle to director of commercial real estate. He will lead the strategy and growth of the bank’s commercial real estate efforts throughout its markets. Doyle joined Affiliated Bank in 2018 and has more than 25 years of commercial banking experience throughout Tarrant County and the surrounding markets. Doyle earned … Read more