TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Huntington Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Columbus, Ohio-based The Huntington National Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cadence Bank, a $53 billion regional bank headquartered in Houston and Tupelo, Mississippi. Cadence Bank operates more than 390 locations across Texas and the South. The partnership, in conjunction with the recently closed acquisition … Read more
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based PNC Private Bank has appointed Faye Hilpert to lead its Austin-based team. She will oversee a local team that delivers wealth strategy, investment management, trust and estate services, and credit and cash management solutions to high- and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and business owners in Central Texas. Hilpert brings more than 15 … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Scott Daniels to serve on its commercial banking team in downtown Austin. He will partner with local businesses to provide customized financing solutions. He has more than 15 years of experience in commercial lending, portfolio management, structured financing, investment advising, asset management and financial planning. Before joining VeraBank, Daniels was senior … Read more
On October 22, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Houston-based Third Coast Bank, and Keystone Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Austin-based Keystone Bank SSB, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Third Coast will acquire Keystone in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $123 million … Read more
On October 16, the board of directors of Southside Bancshares Inc. and its subsidiary, Tyler-based Southside Bank, announced the appointment of Mitchell Craddock to chief operating officer of the company and bank, effective immediately following the retirement of Brian K. McCabe, current COO, on November 14. In addition, the company announced the appointments of Keith … Read more
In September, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored the 2025 top winners of its Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Awards. McAllen-based Lone Star National Bank won Best of Show for its community service entry “Starr County Volunteerism.” The 2025 BOCB Best of Show, Community Spirit and Gold Eagle Award recipients were recognized at … Read more
On October 16, Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Darrell Adams, chief credit officer, will retire on November 10 after 37 years of dedicated service. Brent Raindl, currently serving as Dallas region chairman, will succeed Adams as chief credit officer and Thomas Ricks, currently president of PlainsCapital Bank’s North Dallas branch, is being promoted to Dallas … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced two new additions to the IBAT Wall of Heroes and Legends of Texas Community Banking located at the organization’s headquarters in downtown Austin: James “Jim” Jirasek and Merrill Reynolds. The Wall of Heroes and Legends is reserved for special individuals who have contributed significantly to the strength … Read more
On September 15, Denver-based National Bank Holdings Corp., the holding company for NBH Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vista Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Dallas-based Vista Bank with operations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin and Lubbock, as well as Palm Beach, Florida. The transaction is expected to close in … Read more
Jeremy Jackson has joined Round Rock-based R Bank as executive vice president/market president for the Fort Worth region. With more than 24 years of experience spanning commercial and private banking, he will spearhead the bank’s growth in the Fort Worth market, focusing on establishing a strong presence and expanding its footprint. As part of this … Read more