TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
El Paso-based WestStar has promoted Beny Medrano to branch manager of its Zaraloop location. He joined the bank in 2023, bringing more than nine years of experience in the financial industry. Known for his strong analytical skills and ability to build meaningful relationships, he delivers personalized financial solutions to both personal and business clients. Medrano … Read more
Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank has announced the addition of four banking professionals to its team. Randy McCauley has joined the bank as an advisory director. He brings more than 43 years of community banking experience, with a comprehensive background in lending, compliance, loan review, risk management and executive leadership. He is the principal consultant … Read more
Larry Allen, area chairman of Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, and Kelly Marsh, regional manager and senior vice president for Cornerstone Home Lending, have jointly announced a promotion of Sonya Garcia to branch manager and senior mortgage loan originator for Peoples Bank Home Loan Center, a division of Cornerstone Home Lending. Garcia has more than 16 years of … Read more
On April 24, Ricky Kidd, CEO of National Bank of Andrews, announced the promotion of Eric Dominguez to president. Dominguez will assume leadership of the bank’s daily operations. A West Texas native, he brings more than two decades of banking experience to his new position. The son of a Fort Stockton banker, Dominguez developed an early … Read more
On March 31, Arlington-based Worthington Bank announced the hiring of Mark Evans to serve as chief lending officer and Brian Compton as Arlington market president. Evans succeeds the current chief lending officer, Dan Mocio, who recently retired. “Both Compton and Evans bring a total of six decades of industry experience with them to Worthington Bank,” … Read more
Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank announced three personnel changes in March. Lee Beckelman has joined the bank as an advisory director. A graduate of the University of Texas–Austin, his past work experience includes positions at various banks, as well as several oil and gas companies. He currently serves as chief financial officer of Smart Sand … Read more
On March 5, Wichita Falls-based American National Bank & Trust announced key hires and promotions across multiple locations. This news comes in addition to the bank’s recent announcement that Craig Berry is succeeding Dwight Berry in the role of president; Dwight Berry will continue serving as chief executive officer and Craig Berry will continue as … Read more
Llano National Bank has announced the addition of Mason King as vice president and branch manager of its Buchanan Dam branch. He brings a strong background in commercial banking, portfolio management and community leadership to his new role. Prior to joining Llano National Bank, Mason served as assistant vice president and portfolio manager for First United … Read more
Galveston-based Moody Bank has hired Jason Sanders to serve as senior vice president/commercial banking officer. Originally from Indiana, he joins the bank’s energy corridor banking center at 850 N. Eldridge Pkwy. in Houston after more than 20 years with several leading national and regional banks. Prior to joining Moody Bank, Sanders was a banking center … Read more
Round Rock-based R Bank recently announced the addition of Jonathan Voight as executive vice president/commercial lender, based in the Round Rock banking center. In addition, the bank has welcomed Ling Mojica to the team as head of concierge banking. Voight is a native of Central Texas and has more than 20 years of commercial lending … Read more