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Susser Bank Expands Central Texas Commercial Banking Team with Appointment of Branigan

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Ryan Branigan senior vice president/relationship manager, enhancing the bank’s commercial banking capabilities in Austin and Central Texas. Branigan brings more than 20 years of banking experience serving privately held businesses and their owners. His background encompasses commercial banking, credit, treasury management and liquidity strategy, with extensive experience advising middle-market companies … Read more

Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney Announces Leadership Promotions in Texas

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Gulfport, Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney Bank has announced several commercial banking leadership promotions as part of its continued growth strategy across Texas and Louisiana. The appointments underscore the bank’s continued investment in Texas and its strategy to grow alongside the region’s business community. Hancock Whitney currently operates 18 branches in the Lone Star State. Chris Mosteller … Read more

WestStar Appoints Macias Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Credit Officer

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On June 3, El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced the appointment of Jill Macias as senior vice president and deputy chief credit officer. She will help oversee the bank’s credit culture, underwriting standards and portfolio risk management to support the bank’s continued growth and long-term success across the Borderplex. Macias brings more than 25 years of … Read more

Arkansas-based Simmons Bank Taps Recer to Lead C&I Strategy in Texas and Other Markets

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On June 9, Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Simmons Bank announced that Jim Recer has joined the bank as executive vice president/commercial regional executive. He will lead the bank’s commercial and industrial banking strategy across Texas, Nashville, Kansas City and St. Louis, with a focus on expanding the bank’s middle-market commercial business and strengthening its presence in … Read more

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

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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

Worthington Bank Welcomes Harbuck to Commercial Banking Team in Fort Worth

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On May 27, Arlington-based Worthington Bank announced the addition of Keller Harbuck as vice president of commercial banking at the bank’s Main Street office in Fort Worth. He began his career in multifamily lending, financing new construction projects before transitioning into private wealth management. He excels in structuring lending solutions and developing strategic partnerships with … Read more

Delaware-based PNC Hires Reardon to Lead Houston’s Commercial Banking Team

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On May 18, Wilmington, Delaware-based PNC Bank announced that Amy Reardon has been named market leader for commercial banking in Houston. She will lead the bank’s Houston commercial banking team, which serves companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $100 million. PNC Bank has more than 300 branches in Texas, including approximately 90 locations … Read more

Susser Bank Taps Collins for Relationship Management in Fort Worth

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Logon Collins to serve as senior vice president/relationship manager, strengthening the bank’s growing commercial banking presence in Fort Worth. He will focus on developing commercial relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses and real estate investors across the market. Collins brings extensive experience in commercial banking with a strong … Read more

North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank Appoints Stringer to Lead Dallas Market

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In April, Raleigh, North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank announced that Chris Stringer has been named area executive for the Dallas/Fort Worth market. A Texas native, he has nearly 30 years of experience serving clients across the metroplex. First Citizens Bank operates nine locations in Texas and employs approximately 200 associates in the North Texas region. … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Hires Ehrlich to Lead Kerrville Market

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Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has appointed James Ehrlich market president in Kerrville. He brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking, private banking and trust, and commercial real estate. His background includes building and managing multi-million-dollar commercial loan portfolios and overseeing $160 million in private banking and trust assets. That experience is enhanced by decades … Read more