In Memoriam: J. Pat Hickman, Happy State Bank

J. Pat Hickman, former chairman, president and CEO at Happy-based Happy State Bank, passed away on March 1. He was 72. In 1970, Hickman first enrolled at Texas Tech University, but he spent most of his time with his brothers in Phi Delta Theta rather than in the classroom. He resumed his higher education at … Read more

Amarillo National Bank Names School at West Texas A&M University Following $3 Million Gift

For the first time in more than 10 years, West Texas A&M University (WT) in Canyon has a newly established school, following a $3 million gift from Amarillo National Bank. It’s the largest gift in the bank’s history. The university’s department of accounting, economics and finance in the Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business … Read more

First United Bank Welcomes Hinders as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending

Plains Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Dimmitt-based First United Bank, has hired Gary Hinders to serve on the bank’s Canyon team as senior vice president of commercial lending. He will office at the Canyon banking center at 801 23rd St. Hinders, a longtime resident of Canyon, comes to First United Bank with 29 years … Read more

Viermann Joins First United Bank as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending in Canyon

Dimmitt-based Plains Bancorp Inc., the holding company for First United Bank, recently announced the addition of Erin Viermann to its Canyon team. She will serve as a senior vice president of commercial lending and office at the Canyon Banking Center located at 801 23rd St. Viermann comes to First United Bank with 24 years of … Read more