TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



Zoog Joins Relationship Management Team at Liberty Capital Bank

Addison-based Liberty Capital Bank has hired Emily Zoog for relationship management. She brings 26 years of banking experience to her new position. Before joining Liberty Capital Bank, Zoog was vice president/business lending specialist at Huntington Bank in Dallas. She joined the relationship management team at the bank in 2012 when it was Green Bank and … Read more

Amegy Bank Expands North Texas Presence with New Frisco Office

Houston-based Amegy Bank has opened a new office in Frisco, expanding its presence along one of the fastest-growing economic corridors in North Texas. Located at Hall Office Park, 2601 Network Blvd., Suite 210, the office enhances Amegy Bank’s ability to serve businesses and individuals across Collin and Denton counties. “Frisco sits at the center of one … Read more

American National Bank of Texas Opens New Loan Production Office In South Dallas

Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) celebrated its new loan production office in Fair Park with a grand opening ceremony on December 10. The LPO, located at 820 Exposition Ave., was first announced in June as part of ANBTX’s ongoing efforts to bring opportunities and investment to Southern Dallas County. The new location, which serves … Read more

Susser Bank to Open First Full-Service Branch in Collin County 

Pictured above: (seated) Janine Marshall, senior vice president/market president; and Patrick White, vice president/deposit and liquidity specialist; (standing) Dawn Chavez, senior vice president/treasury management solutions officer; and Diana Stringfellow, assistant vice president/senior relationship assistant.Dallas-based Susser Bank opened its first full-service branch in Collin County on November 25 at 6900 N. Dallas Pkwy. in Plano’s Legacy … Read more

Susser Bank to Move Headquarters to Old Parkland East in Dallas

Dallas-based Susser Bank will more than double its space by moving its headquarters from the Crescent in Uptown Dallas to another iconic Dallas location to accommodate growth, according to a recent article in the Dallas Business Journal. The bank also plans to expand into new Texas markets, including its first branch in Collin County. Both … Read more

Arkansas-based Encore Bank Hires Jenkins and Johnson to Help Lead Expansion Into North Texas

In mid-September, Little Rock, Arkansas-based Encore Bank announced its expansion into Arlington and has named Rick Jenkins executive vice president/Arlington market president. In addition, the bank is expanding into Collin County and has named Jenny Johnson senior vice president/Collin County market manager. Jenkins is a 19-year banking veteran with expertise in commercial lending, business development … Read more

Texas Republic Bank Celebrates 130 Years in Business with New Branch in Celina

Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank is celebrating 130 years in business and 10 years under the ownership of TXRB Holdings Inc. by opening a branch in Celina. Established in 1891, it is the only bank headquartered in Frisco and the oldest bank charter headquartered in Collin County. In 2011, Texas Republic Bank was acquired by an … Read more