TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has promoted commercial lending manager Seth Schulz to Lubbock market president, succeeding David Quintanilla, whose promotion to West Texas region chairman was announced in December and became effective on January 1. In addition, West Texas real estate lending manager Mark Rosenberg has been promoted to executive vice president. “Both [Shulz and Rosenberg] … Read more
On January 7, the board of directors of Corpus Christi-based Charter Bank announced several promotions: Janessa Castillo was promoted to bank officer by the board of directors. Her new responsibilities will be in the lending department. She began her career at the bank in 2010. Jeremy Cortez has been promoted to bank officer and will … Read more
To honor regional banks that positively impact their communities, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group publish an annual list of “America’s Best Regional Banks [and Credit Unions]”* every December. The publication’s 2025 list includes 46 regional banks that operate in Texas, with 39 banks based in the Lone Star State. As Newsweek states, “Regional banks…are the … Read more
Corpus Christi-based American Bank’s 30th annual Holiday Bear Drive kicked off in December. The event provides an opportunity for American Bank clients, employees, neighbors and friends to donate stuffed bears to children and families in need of support as they rebuild and stabilize their lives. Donations of new stuffed teddy bears are being accepted at … Read more
Corpus Christi-based American Bank was recently presented with the Ted Oakley Legacy of Change Award by Foster Angels of South Texas. Named after Foster Angels founder, Ted Oakley, the award honors an organization or individual whose philanthropic efforts are creating an exceptional impact to further the mission of Foster Angels of South Texas. The award … Read more
In partnership with the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, La Grange-based National Bank & Trust celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch in Corpus Christi with a ribbon cutting, followed by a festive reception. Chartered in 1888, National Bank & Trust is a full-service bank that has been a major contributor to the … Read more
The board of directors of Corpus Christi-based Charter Bank announced that Jack Cissna has been promoted to vice president of commercial lending. He joined the bank in 2022 as an assistant vice president. Prior to joining Charter Bank, Cissna served as a relationship manager and credit analyst at Kleberg Bank for almost four years. He … Read more
Corpus Christi-based American Bank has announced the hiring of Diego Ramirez to serve as treasury management sales officer for the bank’s San Antonio, Austin and Houston markets. He will office at the San Antonio 281 location. Making the announcement was Cassandra Wiggins, director of treasury management. Ramirez joins American Bank after spending the past nine … Read more
On June 18, Corpus Christi-based American Bank announced plans to open a new location in downtown Corpus Christi. The bank’s new Bay branch will be located in the former Bay Building at 101 North Shoreline Blvd., Ste 100. The new location will open in December 2024. Over the next several months, the existing offices in … Read more