Manohar Joins Mississippi-based Cadence Bank’s Middle-Market Commercial Banking Team

Sam Manohar has joined Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank’s Dallas middle-market commercial banking team as senior vice president/senior relationship manager. He brings more than 20 years of financial experience in commercial banking, working capital solutions and risk management. He will focus on business development and delivering comprehensive banking solutions to middle-market companies throughout the Dallas metroplex. … Read more

March 5–11, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Brand Bank, based in Dallas, to acquire Harmony Bank NA, based in Kemp. The TDB reports that First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, has applied to merge with First National Bank of Jasper, based in Jasper. Branches The OCC … Read more

February 26–March 4, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank and Trust Co., based in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to establish a branch at 115 Cotton Field Rd. in Goldsby. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Guaranty Bank & Trust NA, based in Mt. Pleasant, to relocate a … Read more

February 19–25, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that Trustmark National Bank, based in Jackson, Mississippi, has applied to establish a branch at 1070 Evergreen Circle, Ste. 100, in The Woodlands. The TDB reports that West Texas State Bank, based in Snyder, has applied to establish a branch at 4803 Plaza Blvd., Ste. 802, in Odessa.

In Memoriam: Vista Bank’s Tony ‘T-Man’ Stephenson

On March 15, Dallas-based Vista Bank announced that it has “lost a friend, mentor, colleague and banking legend” with the passing of Tony “T-Man” Stephenson, metro market president, adding that he “was best known for his contagious smile and genuine love of others.” “Tony literally shaped the trajectory of our company through his tireless efforts … Read more

Texas Capital Bank Names Rosenberg Managing Director of Texas Capital Securities

On March 2, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank and ultimate parent company of Texas Capital Securities, announced that Edward Rosenberg has been appointed to serve as a managing director at Texas Capital Securities. He will work directly with Texas Capital Bank’s investment banking and private wealth professionals to lead … Read more

Comerica Bank Names Banks Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Dallas-based Comerica Inc. announced that Jeff Banks has been named to the new role of senior vice president/chief data and analytics officer. He will report to Megan Crespi, senior executive vice president/chief operating officer. In the newly created role, Banks will serve to define the enterprise data vision and strategy for Comerica and establish an … Read more

Mahomes Appointed to Vista Bank’s Board of Directors

On February 22, Dallas-based Vista Bank announced the appointment of William “Bill” Mahomes to its board of directors. In honor of the occasion, a private celebratory luncheon was held to witness the appointment of the first Black board director in the bank’s 111 year history. Attendees included executives and community leaders such as Harrison Blair, … Read more

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Outlines 2023 Leadership Development Session

The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) has released details on its 66th Annual Session, scheduled for May 30–June 9, 2023, in Dallas. Commercial loan officers, branch managers, credit analysts, cashiers, mortgage lenders, consumer lenders, operations officers, state and federal regulators and other banking professionals gather each summer on the … Read more

February 12–18, 2023

Name Changes The TDB reports that Allegiance Bank, based in Houston, has changed its name to Stellar Bank. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 1935 W. Gray St. in Houston. The OCC reports that First National Bank of East Texas, based in Gilmer, … Read more