Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Six, Promotes Six Across North and East Texas Locations

Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced six new hires and six promotions across its North and East Texas markets. The new hires include: Charlie Bogan, regional executive vice president/private banking relationship manager at the bank’s Preston Financial Center in Dallas. He has more than 20 years of experience in banking, specializing in private banking, credit … Read more

Central Bank Tops List in 2025 Houston Chronicle ‘Top Workplaces’ Awards

Houston’s longest-serving independent bank, Central Bank, announced that it has once again been recognized as one of the region’s premier employers. The bank was named among the Houston Chronicle’s “2025 Top Workplaces,” placing first among mid-sized companies (150–499 employees). Winners were announced during a November 6 awards luncheon, marking Central Bank’s third consecutive Top Workplaces … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Opens New Office in The Woodlands, Hires Staley for Business Development

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

December 1–7, 2024

Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a loan production office at 641 N. Stanton Dr. in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish a … Read more

November 24–30, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Independent Bank, based in McKinney, has applied to merge into SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida. Main Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, to relocate its home office from 100 … Read more

November 17–23, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank, based in Dallas, has withdrawn its application to merge with HomeStreet Bank NA, based in Seattle, Washington, and has also withdrawn its application to convert to a national association. Branches The OCC reports that VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, has applied to establish a branch at … Read more

November 10–16, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports BOM Bank, based in Natchitoches, Louisiana, has acquired the following branches of American State Bank, based in Arp: 13218 U.S. Hw.y 84 E in Joaquin; 830 N. 1st St. in Timpson; 163 Casscaid St. in Center, TX; 3001 S. John Redditt Dr. in Lufkin; 1601 S. Chestnut St. in … Read more

November 3–9, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Producer Acquisition Corp., based in Beaumont, to establish a bank holding company by acquiring Powell State Bank, based in Powell. Main Offices The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, has applied to relocate its … Read more

October 27–November 2, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, has applied to acquire Chasewood Bank, 20333 State Hwy. 249 in Houston. Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a loan production office at 641 N. Stanton Dr. in El Paso. Branches … Read more

October 20–26, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, has applied to merge with Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by TexasBank, based in Brownwood, to establish a branch at 2641 E. … Read more