TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently hired Bill Osborn to serve as assistant vice president/senior oil and gas property manager for the Private Bank at PlainsCapital. Based in the bank’s Fort Worth office at 3707 Camp Bowie Blvd., he will manage a portfolio of select oil and gas assets for clients across Texas. Osborn brings more than … Read more
On January 23, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that its board of directors has elected Rob C. Holmes, president, CEO and board director, to also serve as chairman of the board immediately following the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. “The decision to entrust chairman of the board … Read more
On January 20, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) announced the appointment of three new members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council, as well as two reappointments. With the addition of a seat dedicated to advising on tribal housing, the council now consists of 14 representatives from state, community and nonprofit organizations … Read more
Danny Butler, president and CEO of San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank, recently announced the addition of two commercial bankers to its San Antonio and New Braunfels teams. They will develop loan and deposit relationships with small- to middle-market companies and associations, managing the loan process, credit underwriting, documentation and portfolio management. Oscar Tijerina has joined the … Read more
San Antonio-based Broadway Bank has appointed Jason McComack executive vice president and chief information technology officer. He is responsible for transforming the bank’s technology, data strategy and information security to deliver a best-in-class customer experience. McComack brings a 25-year financial technology career to Broadway Bank, most recently serving as operations vice president at a payment … Read more
Jacob Cavazos, senior vice president/community reinvestment manager at San Antonio-based Broadway Bank, has been named one of 12 national recipients of the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) 2024 “Emerging Leader Award.” This annual program honors rising bank leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to excellence, innovation and service to their industry and communities. “This year’s ABA Emerging … Read more
The conclusion of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ (IBAT) 39th Annual Connecting Leaders Conference, held June 26–29 in San Antonio, marks the beginning of a new year for the IBAT Leadership Division, and with that comes the election of a new board of directors. Bankers Digest recently reported on the new Leadership Division executive … Read more
The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas held its 2022 commencement on June 9 for the 62nd class. SWGSB Foundation trustee Brad Cheves, vice president for development and external affairs at SMU, gave the commencement address on executive education’s role in leadership development. John Hope Bryant, renowned entrepreneur, … Read more
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), has announced the 14 recipients of its 2021 Emerging Leader Awards. Each banker was chosen for his/her outstanding qualities by the president, CEO or chair of a TBA-member banking institution. Launched in 2019 by the Texas Bankers Foundation in collaboration with the Bank … Read more