TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Aaron D. Dominguez, senior vice president/Round Rock market president at Henderson-based VeraBank, has been recognized as a finalist in the “Austin Under 40” Awards. More than 2,000 Austin-area professionals were nominated and the top five finalists in each of 16 business categories were recognized at the 23rd Annual Austin Under 40 Awards Gala on February … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Chris Gaw to serve as vice president of commercial lending. He will focus on commercial lending in Lufkin, Angelina and surrounding counties. A knowledgeable business banking professional, Gaw brings 11 years of commercial banking experience to his new role, including nine years dedicated exclusively to treasury management. He is also a … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Jennifer Ware to serve as senior vice president of marketing and communications. In this newly created position, she will be responsible for strategic marketing, as well as internal and external communications for the bank throughout its statewide footprint. Ware brings more than 15 years of experience in marketing, communications and public … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored Rogers Pope Jr., vice chairman and CEO of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust, with the 2021 IBAT Chairman’s Award. Brad Tidwell, IBAT’s 2020-21 chairman and president and CEO of Henderson-based VeraBank, chose this year’s honoree and bestowed the prestigious award to Pope in September during IBAT’s … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently announced that Thomas Sellers, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank, has been elected chairman of the IBAT board of directors for 2021–22. He officially accepted this position during the association’s 47th annual convention held September 18–21 in Austin. In addition … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank announced in mid-May that it has completed its acquisition Carthage-based Panola National Bank. Panola National Bank has two locations, Carthage and Marshall, and assets totaling more than $130 million. This transaction expands VeraBank’s footprint into Panola County for the first time and increases its presence in East Texas. “Bringing our two organizations together will be … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank announced on December 18 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Carthage-based Panola National Bank. Established in 1983, Panola National Bank has two locations, Carthage and Marshall, and assets totaling $125 million. This transaction will expand VeraBank into Panola County for the first time and increase its presence in East Texas. Subject … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank recently hired Ashlyn Cole as Angelina County market president. Cole, an experienced commercial banker and leader in Lufkin, will focus on leading and growing VeraBank’s business in Lufkin and Angelina County. Cole has been a community banker for more than 11 years and has spent most of her career in commercial lending helping … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) planned its 2020 Annual Convention for September 26–29 in Fort Worth. Then came COVID and plans changed. Now, instead of gathering in Fort Worth, the show is being held virtually. Instead of a week in September, the event is now spread out through the end of the year. … Read more