TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Southtrust Bank NA, based in George West, to establish a branch at 14090 Southwest Fwy., Ste. 220, in Sugar Land. The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish a branch at 8031 Walnut Hill Ln. in Dallas. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Oakwood Bank, based in Dallas, has completed its merger into b1BANK, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a new branch at 1192 W. Dallas, Ste. A, in Conroe. The OCC reports that it … Read more
In early October, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that Tracy Harris, chief strategic planning and project officer at Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank, has been elected chair of the IBAT board of directors for 2024–25. She officially accepted the position during the association’s 50th Annual Convention held October 5–8 in San Antonio. In … Read more
David McLaughlin has joined Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank to serve as managing director of the bank’s technology, media and telecom team in Austin. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Before joining Texas Capital bank, McLaughlin was managing director at Westlake Securities and, prior to that, he was senior vice president/venture banking … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by American First National Bank, based in Houston, to relocate a branch from 240 Legacy Dr., Ste. 112, in Plano to 1908 K Ave. in Plano. The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has applied to establish a branch at 19019 IH 35 in … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Broadway National Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 8333 Douglas Ave., Ste. 100, in Dallas. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Home Bank NA, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, to establish a branch at 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 100, in Houston. The … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has established a branch at 1700 Coulter in Amarillo. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, to establish a branch at 3002 Barron Rd. in College Station. The OCC reports that it has approved an application … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has opened its first full-service branch in Austin, just a few miles from the state capitol and the University of Texas. Located on the first floor at 901 S. MoPac Expwy., the branch is situated within Barton Oaks Plaza, a prime spot to support Austin’s rapid economic growth. “Susser Bank first entered … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Paul Gerling to serve as executive vice president and regional chairman in its Austin market. He will lead the bank’s business in Travis, Bastrop and Hays counties. Gerling steps into the role following an extensive career in the Austin financial sector. With 34 years of banking experience, he previously led all … Read more
Conversions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank NA, based in Dallas, has applied to convert to a Texas state charter under the name Sunflower Bank. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by American Bank NA, based in Corpus Christi, to establish a branch at 101 N. Shoreline in Corpus Christi. The … Read more