TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced in late September that Brad Giddens, director of sales for the financial institutions division at Integris, now serves as chair of the IBAT Associate Member Advisory Council. He was elected to this position during the association’s 51st Annual Convention held September 20–23 in Fort Worth. IBAT’s Associate … Read more
Nacogdoches-based Commercial Bank of Texas has named Austin Williams vice president of commercial lending and business development for Jefferson County. Williams has more than 25 years of leadership experience in business development, commercial lending and community engagement across Southeast Texas. He is a graduate of the Commercial Lending Program at Southern Methodist University, holds a … Read more
On July 21, San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank announced the upcoming retirement of Danny Butler, the bank’s longtime president and CEO, effective December 31, 2025. Mitch Walker will succeed Butler as chief executive officer and Reagan Winslow will assume the role of president, both effective January 1, 2026. “[Our] leadership begins at the top, with a … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Cullen Seitz to serve on its Austin lending team as senior vice president/senior commercial loan officer. He will be based at the bank’s Downtown Austin location at 201 W. Fifth St., Ste. 100. “Cullen brings nearly two decades of commercial banking experience and a deep understanding of the Austin market,” … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank recently announced two news items about its presence in The Woodlands. The bank has hired Gil Staley to serve as director of business development in The Woodlands. He brings more than 45 years of experience to his new role. He previously served as chief executive officer of The Woodlands Area Economic … Read more
Dallas-based Polunsky Beitel Green LLP, a prominent residential mortgage law firm that serves Texas banks, announced that Hannah Barton has joined its business development team. She brings more than 12 years of experience in the residential mortgage industry, including expertise in client success, strategic partnerships and operational leadership. She is based in the firm’s Dallas … Read more
Rockwall-based Lakeside Bank has appointed Chris Williams as president and chief executive officer. With 25 years of community banking experience, Williams plans to use his proven leadership and management expertise to enhance efficiency with improved processes, expand banking products and advance technology to optimize operations and enhance the customer experience. Williams was a founding member … Read more
Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank has promoted Jason Thompson to market president for Hopkins County. “Jason Thompson has been a vital part of Alliance Bank for almost three decades,” says James Law, president and CEO. “He gained a solid foundation in banking early in his career. Over the years, he built expertise across all lending areas, … Read more
Brownwood-based TexasBank has hired Jarrod Dickey and John Patterson as senior vice presidents of commercial lending in Parker County. Both bring extensive experience and strong community ties. Dickey has 23 years of expertise in commercial lending and business development. He is a graduate of the SW Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. A … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank announced that it has hired Nick Davis to serve as lending officer for the Park Cities market in Dallas. In this role, he will leverage more than 15 years of experience in commercial lending, financial management and business development. The Park Cities banking center, which is expected to open in the … Read more