TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
Houston-based Amegy Bank has promoted Bobby Little to executive vice president of commercial banking. He will lead the bank’s expansion across Collin, Denton and Grayson counties as Amegy Bank continues expanding its presence in North Texas, including the recent opening of its first Frisco office at Hall Park. “Collin, Denton and Grayson counties continue to … Read more
Donald Jarrott Briscoe Jr., a longtime member of the Farmers Branch-based TIB NA team, died October 20 at age 64. Briscoe joined TIB in 1996 as a senior vice president/cashier and, through a series of promotions, was named director of service solutions and communications in 2025, the position he held upon his passing. He considered … Read more
Lubbock-based Victory Bank has hired Kyle Fernandez as vice president/Hill Country banking leader, a newly created role focused on growing the bank’s presence in the region. Stephen Harris, a Fredericksburg banker and business owner who serves as a Victory Bank ambassador, will help Fernandez expand the bank’s presence in the Hill Country. “Victory Bank already … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank continues to expand its Dallas commercial banking team with the addition of Meredith Worley as senior vice president/relationship manager and Conner Heil as vice president/relationship manager. Worley brings more than 15 years of experience serving privately held businesses and business owners across North Texas. Her expertise includes commercial lending, sponsor lending, asset-based … Read more
College Station-based American Momentum Bank has launched a formal Energy Finance Division, expanding its commitment to serving companies across Texas’ energy sector and building on the bank’s existing relationships in the industry. American Momentum Bank has long served customers in the sector, particularly upstream oil and gas companies and energy service businesses. “Energy continues to … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University (SWGSB) is now accepting applications for the 2027 session of its graduate banking program, a nationally recognized, three-year executive education experience designed to develop the knowledge, leadership capabilities and professional relationships that banking and financial services professionals need to advance their careers and strengthen their … Read more
Fort Worth-based First Bank Texas has hired Michael Ramirez to serve as Fort Worth market president. He brings more than 20 years of banking experience to his new position, with extensive expertise in commercial real estate lending, relationship management and portfolio management. Ramirez’s experience includes handling complex commercial real estate transactions ranging from $1 million … Read more
On September 22, Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank opened its new Frisco banking center. The location at 15147 Preston Rd. is the bank’s eighth branch in North Texas. Frisco continues to draw significant business investment alongside sustained population growth. Corporate relocations, business expansion and residential development have strengthened the city’s position. The new location establishes a … Read more
Robert Smith III, a distinguished public servant, naval officer and devoted family man, passed away on October 3 in Dallas at the age of 86. He spent much of his career in service to the Federal Reserve System. After earning his BS degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University, Smith pursued further studies at … Read more
In September, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored the 2026 top winners of its Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Awards. This year, 24 community banks participated in the program, with 42 entries receiving awards. Now in its 35th year, the Best of Community Banking Awards celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of IBAT member banks … Read more