SWGSB’s 154th Assembly for Bank Directors to Meet in Vermont in August

The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation will convene its 154th Assembly for Bank Directors at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont, August 25–28 to plan for a successful future, focusing on community banking and new imperatives. The conference will be guided by the industry’s leading authorities on community banks and their … Read more

Comerica Bank Appoints Johnson and Bazan

On June 6, Dallas-based Comerica Inc. announced the appointment of James Johnson as senior vice president/director, retail risk management and operations, and Theresa Bazan as senior vice president/director, sales enablement. Both will report to Cassandra McKinney, executive vice president/executive director, retail bank. “We are thrilled to add James and Theresa to our retail leadership team,” … Read more

Frost Bank Opens Two More Branches in its 28-location Dallas Expansion

San Antonio-based Frost Bank has opened its Allen West and North Garland financial centers in Dallas, the third and fourth of 28 new financial centers to open in the bank’s Dallas region expansion. The bank will celebrate the branches with ribbon-cutting events in the near future. The new financial centers, like the other locations in … Read more

May 29–June 4, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that The First State Bank, based in Rice, has applied to merge into The First National Bank of Kemp, based in Kemp. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by PNC Bank National Association, based in Wilmington, Delaware, to establish the following branches: 3903 Ichabod Circle in … Read more

North Dallas Bank & Trust Unveils New Corporate Headquarters and Dallas Banking Center

After a 12-month renovation, North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. unveiled its “new” modernized corporate headquarters and banking facility on June 7 during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Connected to North Dallas Bank & Trust’s iconic 12-story office tower, the Dallas banking center has been closed to the public—with banking operations relocated within the … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Announces 2022 Emerging Leader Honorees

On May 18, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), announced the seven recipients of its 2022 Emerging Leader Awards. Each of the bankers selected was chosen by a TBA member banking institution president, CEO or chairman of the board and recognized for his or her outstanding qualities. “We are … Read more

May 22–28, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that Broadway National Bank, based in San Antonio, has applied to establish a branch at 710 Hesters Crossing, Ste. 210, in Round Rock. The TDB reports that PlainsCapital Bank, based in University Park, has applied to establish a branch at 100 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 200, in Denton. The TDB reports … Read more

May 15–21, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northwest corner of Maple Ave. and W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Texas Heritage National Bank, based in Daingerfield, to establish a branch at … Read more

May 8–14, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Commercial National Bank of Brady, based in Brady, to acquire a branch of Anthem Bank & Trust, based in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The branch is located at 8110 W. FM 1431 in Granite Shoals, Texas. Branches The OCC reports that Community National … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Cornelius as Regional Executive Vice President for North Texas Region 

Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has hired Todd Cornelius as regional executive vice president/business development for its North Texas region. He joins the team at Origin Bank’s Dallas financial center. Cornelius has more than 27 years of banking experience, specializing in the development and training of banking personnel through strategic partnerships and relationship building. In his … Read more