TexasBank Adds Proven Trio of Construction Lenders to Expanding CRE Team

Lee Herron, Mike Monroe and Mark Piland have joined Brownwood-based TexasBank as senior vice presidents in commercial lending, advancing the bank’s growing presence in construction lending across Dallas/Fort Worth and all North Texas. “These guys are truly the cream of the crop when it comes to DFW construction lending,” says Lin Bearden, chief lending officer. “They … Read more

First Liberty Bank Elects Property Management Business Leader to Board

Jim Bob Evans, a vice president at Lincoln Property Co. in Devers, has been elected to the Liberty-based First Liberty Bank board of directors. “Jim Bob Evans will add experience in the financing of large commercial real estate projects to the boardroom and a philosophy of local community involvement,” says Charles McGuire, chairman. Evans has … Read more

Dallas Capital Bank Hires Griggs to Serve on Commercial Real Estate Team

In mid-February, Dallas Capital Bank announced the addition of Jarrod Griggs as senior vice president/commercial real estate. He will report to Patrick Brown, executive vice president and managing director/commercial real estate. He will be responsible for providing real estate developers and investors customized financing solutions for the construction, acquisition, expansion or upgrade of multifamily, retail, … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Deora and Carpenter to Support Growth in The Woodlands

Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced that Vishakha Deora and Jeff Carpenter have joined the company’s team at The Woodlands banking center to support the community’s rapid growth. Vishakha Deora joins the bank as executive vice president/commercial relationship banker. With nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, she specializes in commercial real estate lending, … Read more

Walker Joins Independent Financial as SVP for Commercial Real Estate in Dallas/Fort Worth

McKinney, based Independent Financial announced that Brett Walker has joined as senior vice president/relationship manager for commercial real estate for the Dallas/Fort Worth market. He will be responsible for originating, managing and monitoring a commercial loan and deposit portfolio for clients in all sectors of the real estate industry, including multi-family, industrial, retail, office, hospitality, … Read more