TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
College Station-based American Momentum Bank has launched a formal Energy Finance Division, expanding its commitment to serving companies across Texas’ energy sector and building on the bank’s existing relationships in the industry. American Momentum Bank has long served customers in the sector, particularly upstream oil and gas companies and energy service businesses. “Energy continues to … Read more
On August 13, El Paso-based WestStar announced the appointment of Christopher Mims as vice president/information security officer. He will lead the development and management of the bank’s information security program, oversee regulatory compliance and align security initiatives with the bank’s strategic objectives. Mims brings 15 years of information technology and cybersecurity experience, with expertise in … 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
On February 18, Texas City-based Texas First Bank announced the appointment of nine senior executives to its advisory board of directors. These new advisory directors bring deep expertise and regional ties from across key operational areas, including technology, risk management, retail banking and lending. The advisory directors will provide strategic guidance to the Texas First … Read more
On October 16, Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Investar Bank NA announced several key executive leadership promotions that add clarity to the bank’s direction and provide the needed infrastructure. Investar currently operates Texas branches in the Houston and Galveston areas. Jeffery “Jeff” Blum, currently executive vice president and regional president of the western division, has been promoted … Read more
William L. “Billy” Mullins, senior executive vice president, chief risk officer and director at Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, announced his retirement after a banking career spanning 51 years, effective July 17. Mullins started his banking career in 1974 as an assistant national bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). In 1979, … Read more
On June 13, Addison-based Guaranty Bank & Trust NA announced that Buffy Dyess, senior vice president/chief compliance officer, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Bank Compliance Leader Award for the Texas region, presented by Compliance Alliance. The award recognizes exceptional contributions as a compliance leader, as well as having a significant impact on the … Read more
Sherita Graves has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank. Previously serving as senior vice president and director of risk management, she has been with the bank for more than seven years. With more than 18 years of experience in compliance and risk management, before joining … Read more
Dallas Capital Bank announced the addition of Jack Dodd as senior vice president, director of information technology and security officer. He will report to Doug Staley, executive vice president/chief risk officer. “[Jack’s] proven leadership and extensive IT and cybersecurity experience will strengthen our team and enhance the ways we are able to service our clients,” … Read more
On May 14, San Antonio-based USAA announced the appointment of Brian Goldman as its new chief risk officer, effective May 27. With nearly three decades of experience in the global financial services industry, he brings a proven track record of building and strengthening risk functions in large, complex organizations to achieve strategic goals. Goldman joins … Read more