TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
In November, D CEO magazine, published by D Magazine Partners, released its 2025 “Dallas 500,” a special publication profiling the most powerful business leaders in Dallas and Fort Worth. This year’s list represents months of research, interviews and conversations with extensive, high-level contacts in the regional business community. It “goes far beyond corporate bios to … Read more
On November 22, Dallas-based First Foundation Inc., the parent company of Irvine, California-based First Foundation Bank, announced the appointment of Thomas C. Shafer as chief executive officer. His appointment follows the retirement of Scott F. Kavanaugh, who has served as CEO since 2009 and as a member of the board of directors since 2007. Shafer … Read more
Perryton-based Interstate Bank has announced the retirement of Danny Skarda, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, and the election of Blair Berg as his successor. Berg assumed his new role on September 30. Skarda, a third-generation banker, is retiring after a distinguished career managing banks in New Mexico, Montana and Texas for more … Read more
Houston-based Zelus Automation Platform, an innovator in account-opening software for regional and community banks, recently announced the appointment of Russell Bond as its new chief executive officer. He has served at some of the most prominent names in the industry, including Hewlett-Packard, Diebold Nixdorf, Wex Inc. and Fiserv. Bond has more than 30 years of … Read more
On August 19, San Antonio-based USAA announced that Wayne Peacock plans to retire as president and CEO after a distinguished 36-year career at the company, including nearly five as CEO. He will retire in the first half of 2025. “Wayne has always answered the call to serve and the board is thankful for his leadership,” … Read more
Ricky Kidd has been named chief executive officer of the National Bank of Andrews. The promotion was announced by current CEO Russell Shannon, who will remain board chairman and Andrews Bancshares Inc.’s chief executive officer. Kidd brings more than 40 years of banking and commercial lending experience in Andrews and the surrounding region. He joined … Read more
Round Rock-based R Bank has named Todd Engemoen president and CEO. His experience includes strategic planning, operational excellence and customer-centric initiatives. Engemoen succeeds Steve Stapp as president and CEO. Stapp recently announced his retirement after 16 years with R Bank. During his tenure there, he led the bank from a single location with 12 employees … Read more
Mark Wade, CEO of Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas, announced that Bill McCoy has been promoted to CEO of the bank’s Fort Worth region. McCoy will be responsible for driving top-line revenue growth and business generation, talent acquisition and retention, employee engagement and community engagement in Tarrant County. McCoy previously served as senior vice president … Read more
Home BancShares Inc. and its subsidiary, Conway, Arkansas-based Centennial Bank, have announced changes to its management team as the bank celebrates 25 years in business. Stephen Tipton has been named chief executive officer of Centennial Bank. In addition to the role of chief lending officer, Kevin Hester has been named president of both Home BancShares and … Read more
Houston-based Amegy Bank recently announced that Dallas native Carlos Munguia has been promoted from Dallas region president to president and CEO of Amegy Bank–Dallas/Fort Worth. In his expanded role, he will lead the bank’s strategic expansion, business development and brand awareness efforts across the metroplex. “In arguably the most diversified economic city in the U.S., … Read more