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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

Dallas Texas

Susser Bank Appoints SMU President Hartzell 
to Board of Directors 

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Dr. Jay C. Hartzell, president of Southern Methodist University (SMU), to its board of directors. He brings a distinguished record of leadership across higher education, finance, real estate, corporate governance and community engagement. Throughout his career, Hartzell has worked closely with Texas businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders, advising on growth, … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Adds Blankenship and Greenwald to Board of Trustees

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at SMU Cox has added two new trustees to its board roster of advisors. H. Gary Blankenship, chairman and CEO of Greater Southwest Bancshares Inc. and Grapevine-based Bank of the West, and Emily Greenwald, senior vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, were named to the … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Announces 2026 Program Schedule

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The SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB) in Dallas recently announced its program schedule for 2026. Since 1957, SWGSB has been a leader in developing banking talent nationwide. Known for its rigorous curriculum and powerful professional network, SWGSB delivers immersive learning experiences that prepare financial services professionals to lead in an evolving … Read more

Oklahoma-based Blue Sky Bank Hires Shaw as East Dallas Market President

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma-based Blue Sky Bank has hired Chris Shaw to serve as East Dallas market president. He joins the team with more than 25 years of experience in commercial, industrial and business banking. Before joining Blue Sky Bank, Shaw was with b1Bank for more than eight years, capping his tenure there as Dallas market president. … Read more

Prosperity Bancshares and Stellar Bancorp Announce Merger

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On January 28, Prosperity Bancshares Inc., the parent company of El Campo-based Prosperity Bank, and Stellar Bancorp Inc., the parent holding company of Houston-based Stellar Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Prosperity will acquire Stellar and Stellar Bank. Established in 2007, Stellar Bank operates 52 banking offices in greater Houston, Beaumont … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Burleigh to Wealth Management Team, Fox as Commercial Lender

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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

Louisiana-based Investar Holding Corp. Announces Completion of Wichita Falls Bancshares Acquisition

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On January 2, Investar Holding Corp., the holding company of Investar Bank NA, announced the completion of its acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Wichita Falls-based First National Bank. An agreement relating to the acquisition was announced last July. The acquisition became effective as of January 1. As of December 31, … Read more

American National Bank of Texas Adds Seven to Commercial Banking Team

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Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), announced seven key additions to its commercial banking team serving Dallas and Frisco. The announcement follows the recent promotion of longtime Dallas commercial banking leader Steve White to chief strategy officer. “These bankers understand the Dallas market because they’ve built their careers here,” White notes. “As out-of-state institutions … Read more

Sunflower Bank Welcomes Gaines as Regional President for Houston, Austin and San Antonio

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Dallas-based Sunflower Bank has announced that Andy Gaines has joined the bank as regional president for Houston, Austin and San Antonio. He is based at the bank’s Houston corporate office. Gaines brings more than 15 years of experience in commercial and corporate banking with a successful track record of building high-performing middle-market banking teams across … Read more

Edlund Succeeds Molak as PlainCapital Bank’s San Antonio Region Chair

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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