TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Name Changes The TDB reports that Security State Bank, based in Winters, has changed its name to Victory Bank. Home Offices The TDB reports that Victory Bank has relocated its home office from 700 S. Main St. in Winters to an existing branch office at 4710 4th St. in Lubbock and will maintain the office … Read more
Conversions The TDB reports that First Financial Bank, based in Abilene, has applied to convert from a national association to a state-chartered bank. Branches The OCC reports that Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, has applied to establish a branch at 4000 S. Business Hwy. 281 in Edinburg. The TDB reports that Wallis Bank, based … Read more
Longtime Dallas banker James Murphy II passed away on October 5 at the age of 72. After earning a BBA degree in finance/general business and an MBA degree in real estate/finance from Southern Methodist University in the early 1970s, Murphy launched his banking career. For more than four decades, he worked as an executive at several … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the northwest corner of McPherson Blvd. and Summer Creek Dr. in Fort Worth. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by National Bank & Trust, based in La Grange, … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the northwest corner of W. Little York Rd. and N. Houston Rosslyn Rd. in Houston. The OCC reports that The Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, has applied to establish a … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced two new additions to the IBAT Wall of Heroes and Legends of Texas Community Banking located at the organization’s headquarters in downtown Austin: Milton McGee and Peter Weinstock. The Wall of Heroes and Legends is reserved for special individuals who have contributed significantly to the strength of … Read more
Dallas Capital Bank recently announced the hiring of Rudy Segura to serve as vice president/banking center manager. He will oversee banking center staff and operations while developing current and prospective client relationships. Segura will report to Kristi Reynoso, director of operations. Segura brings 25 years of banking experience to the new role, previously serving in … Read more
On September 21, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that Amos McDonald has been appointed head of business banking. He is based in The Woodlands and is responsible for setting and driving production goals within the firm’s business banking division and leading a seasoned team of bankers. McDonald … Read more
On October 3, Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced that Rick Rodman will serve as Dallas market president. He has more than 30 years of experience in the middle-market and business banking segments. Most recently he served as managing director/head of business banking for a regional bank in Texas. He has also worked for larger … Read more
Here are some of the other activities, experiences and excursions attendees can enjoy: Whaler’s Village (five- to eight-minute oceanfront walk from the hotel) Hawaiian Wildlife Discovery Center Maui Escape Room Dining and shopping Other activities in Ka’Anapali and on the island: Zipline Tours Beach Olympics/Games Surfing lessons, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkel tours Boat tours (snorkeling, … Read more