TrustTexas Bank Announces Promotions for Seasoned Bankers Cornel, Corpus and Goldman

Cuero-based TrustTexas Bank recently announced the promotions of several employees within its organization this year. These promotions recognize their outstanding contributions and dedication to the success of the bank. Christi Cornel has been promoted to executive vice president/regional lender. With 16 years of experience at TrustTexas Bank, she has been instrumental in expanding the bank’s … Read more

SWGSB’s Schmid Named 10th President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

On August 2, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s (Kansas City Fed) board of directors announced that Jeffrey R. Schmid, president and CEO of the SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business, has been appointed president and CEO of the Kansas City Fed, effective August 21. Schmid … Read more

Texas Republic Bank Welcomes Four New Hires

Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank NA recently announced four new hires. Kevin Loudermilk has been hired to serve as senior vice president/compliance/BSA/security. He has more than 20 years of banking experience across—from the mail room as a temp in high school to frontline retail to back-office internal auditing and compliance. Loudermilk earned a BS degree in … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Taps Houston-based Gregg as Chief Compliance Officer

On May 16, Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank announced that it has hired Brandi M. Gregg to serve as executive vice president and chief compliance officer. She will office at Origin Bank’s Memorial Financial Center in Houston. Gregg has more than 34 years of banking experience, specializing in regulatory compliance risk management for the majority of … Read more

Community Bankers’ Compliance Select Program Taps Gibson for Digital Guidance

Stacy Gibson has joined the staff of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) in Austin to serve as digital compliance officer. She comes to IBAT’s Compliance Select program with more than 22 years of financial institution experience. She began her career at a community bank in Lubbock while earning her BBA degree in finance … Read more

Stacking the Deck: Secrets of High-Performing Banks

By Sean C. Payant, Ph.D. Many bank executives spend considerable time thinking about strategies to improve overall profitability and create sustainable growth. According to what is conveyed in banking industry publications and gleaned at trade shows and conferences, the industry’s best practices generally focus on strategies to cut expenses—using technology, looking at staffing levels, increasing … Read more

First Liberty Bank’s Board Announces Promotions for the New Year

Liberty-based First Liberty Bank announced a number of promotions during its board of directors meeting held in mid-December. “These talented individuals have played a big part in our success as a community bank through their hard work and dedication,” says Charles McGuire, chairman. “Our board of directors takes great pleasure in recognizing these deserving individuals … Read more

NBT Financial Bank Hires Miller and Curtis for BSA Compliance

Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank—formerly The National Bank of Texas at Fort Worth—recently announced two new hires. Sheri Miller has joined the bank as first vice president/BSA officer. She has more than 35 years of experience in the financial service industry, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, BSA/AML compliance and auditing. She has worked for … Read more

Neeley, Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ General Counsel, Retires

Karen Neeley, general counsel for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) since 1989, retired on August 31. The association paid tribute to Neeley’s many years of service to the community banking industry in a special edition of its ongoing Ask IBAT Anything series. “After 33 years of representing IBAT as its general counsel, it … Read more

Texas Capital Bank Appoints Misra to Serve as Chief Compliance Officer

Texas Capital Bancshares, the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that Vivek Misra has been appointed executive vice president and chief compliance officer, effective immediately. He brings extensive and diverse leadership experience with broad knowledge in compliance, operational and enterprise risk management to Texas Capital Bank, and will be instrumental in leading the continued … Read more