TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Coastal Bend Bancshares, the holding company for Corpus Christi-based First Community Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Port Lavaca-based First National Bank. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. “Our roots along the Texas Gulf Coast run deep at First Community Bank,” notes Wes Hoskins, First Community … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Christopher Hall as director of technology banking, based in the bank’s Austin office. In this role, he will lead the technology banking team and partner with high-growth technology companies to provide strategic capital solutions and advisory support. “Texas is a dynamic center for innovation, home to rapidly scaling technology companies, … Read more
Susser Banc Holdings Corp., the parent company of Dallas-based Susser Bank, announced that it has redomiciled from Maryland to Texas. The move formally aligns the company’s corporate governance with its Texas-based banking franchise, client base and long-term growth strategy. The redomicile does not change the company’s leadership, strategy or daily operations. “Our family began doing … Read more
Corpus Christi-based Charter Bank has announced the appointment of Matt Cravey to its board of directors. He is the founder and president of Cravey Real Estate Services Inc. in Corpus Christi, the largest commercial real estate firm south of San Antonio. Cravey’s career spans more than 50 years. He first went into real estate in … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Reid Wendell to serve as senior vice president/senior relationship manager. Based at the bank’s Kirby location in Houston, he brings 15 years of commercial banking experience to his new role. Wendell oversees a portfolio of commercial clients, builds new banking relationships and leads analysts who support portfolio management. Wendell previously … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Jerret Krouse as San Antonio market president. He previously held senior leadership roles guiding business banking and middle-market teams for which he was instrumental in expanding client coverage, strengthening performance and enhancing the overall client experience. He also led market-facing initiatives focused on community engagement and building strategic partnerships. Krouse … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Effie Dennison to serve as executive director of strategic growth and corporate partnerships, a new leadership role supporting the bank’s continued growth across Texas. Based at the bank’s Dallas headquarters at the Old Parkland East Campus, she will work across all of its markets statewide. “Susser Bank is at a … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Greg Burleigh, CTFA, CWS, has joined The Private Bank at PlainsCapital as senior vice president/senior wealth management administrator. He will be based at the bank’s Hilltop Plaza location in Dallas. Burleigh brings nearly three decades of experience in fiduciary and wealth management services. Prior to joining PlainsCapital Bank, he served … Read more
On January 5, Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Travis Edlund, a lifelong San Antonian and second‑generation banker, has been named San Antonio region chairman. He succeeds Mike Molak, who retired on January 2 after more than 40 years in the banking industry. “We are deeply grateful for Mike’s leadership, integrity and decades of service to … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Hank Holmes to its board of directors. Based in Houston, he brings more than three decades of executive banking experience. Holmes most recently served as chief banking officer and president of Cadence Bank, for which he spent 13 years leading the organization. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role … Read more