TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank recently announced two news items about its presence in The Woodlands. The bank has hired Gil Staley to serve as director of business development in The Woodlands. He brings more than 45 years of experience to his new role. He previously served as chief executive officer of The Woodlands Area Economic … Read more
Brownwood-based TexasBank has hired Cee Yager to serve as its new Tarrant County president as the bank expands its footprint in Fort Worth and the surrounding area. With 36 years of banking experience, Yager brings expertise in commercial and consumer lending, real estate financing and branch management to his new position. Prior to joining TexasBank, … Read more
Multiple promotions were announced at Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust’s employee awards dinner held March 18 in Longview. Among those recognized were Janet Sledge, Chad Harkey, Lois Collins, Matt McDaniel, Emma Bothwell and Ani Villeda. Janet Sledge has been promoted to senior vice president/operational risk services and fraud manager in Longview. She joined Texas Bank … Read more
On March 18, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust named Susan Williams the 2024 “Employee of the Year” during the bank’s annual employee dinner. This award, determined by the bank’s officers, recognizes an employee who distinctly exhibits the bank’s core values of integrity, excellence, mutual respect, professionalism and joy. The bank has awarded an “Employee of … Read more
On March 18, Rogers Pope Jr., vice chair and chief executive officer at Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust, announced that Jennifer Harris is the 2024 recipient of the bank’s “Community Spirit Award.” The award was presented to Harris during the bank’s annual employee dinner in Longview. Harris, who serves as senior vice president and business … Read more