TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Nixdorf, a financial and retail technology company that serves many banks in Texas, has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026” by Newsweek. This recognition highlights organizations that demonstrate a commitment to making a positive global impact. Diebold Nixdorf Inc. automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and … Read more
Seven Texas banks have been recognized by the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation for their outstanding community initiatives in this year’s Community Commitment Awards, which celebrate banks nationwide that go above and beyond to strengthen the communities they serve. From affordable housing to financial education and senior protection, these programs reflect the deep community roots … Read more
On October 6, Cincinatti-Ohio-based Fifth Third Bancorp and Dallas-based Comerica Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Fifth Third will acquire Comerica in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion. This transaction brings together two long-tenured banking franchises to create the ninth largest U.S. bank with approximately $288 billion … Read more
Texas City-based Texas First Bank has hired Lee Garza to join its team in Pasadena as vice president/relationship manager. In addition, the bank has hired Tip Spata to serve as SBA business development officer and sales lead. With more than 20 years in banking, Garza brings a variety of experiences to his new position—from personal … Read more
In late June, Dallas-based Comerica Bank announced that Stephen Jeffrey has been named senior vice president/Austin market president. He will lead market strategy, collaboration, community development and overall growth, as well as direct the region’s commercial team as group manager of business banking and middle market. “What sets Stephen apart is not just his expertise … Read more
The July 4 and 5 flash floods across Central Texas—particularly along the Guadalupe River in the Hill Country—resulted in more than 135 deaths, a handful of people still missing and catastrophic financial impacts in the multi-billion-dollar range, with some estimates between $18 and $22 billion. Texas banks rallied immediately to help in the aftermath of the … Read more
Brandon Q. Jones, senior vice president/director of external affairs at Dallas-based Comerica Bank, has been named chair of the UNCF’s 2025 North Texas Walk for Education to help raise funds for underserved students across North Texas who are trying to get to and through college. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is one of the … 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
On April 24, Dallas-based Comerica Bank announced that Matt Marchbanks has been named its Fort Worth market president. He will also serve as senior vice president/middle-market and business banking group manager in this footprint. Marchbanks began his financial services career 25 years ago after completing the Comerica Commercial Banking Development Program. Throughout his tenure, he … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Jerrod Dawson has joined the Private Bank at PlainsCapital as senior vice president/manager of investment strategies and portfolio management. He will office at the bank’s Hilltop Plaza location at 6565 Hillcrest Ave. in Dallas. “[Jerrod’s] depth of experience in investment strategy and portfolio management will be a valuable asset to our … Read more