TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
David W. Osborn, president and CEO of El Paso-based WestStar Bank, has been appointed to the American Bankers Association (ABA) board of directors. He will serve a three-year term on the ABA board, contributing to shaping national banking policies and providing input on regulatory issues to help guide the industry’s future. Osborn, who has served … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Oakwood Bank, based in Dallas, has completed its merger into b1BANK, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a new branch at 1192 W. Dallas, Ste. A, in Conroe. The OCC reports that it … Read more
On October 1, El Paso-based WestStar Bank and Chicago, Illinois-based Hub International Limited, a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, jointly announced the sale of the assets of WestStar Insurance Agency Inc. to Hub. Located in El Paso, WestStar Insurance is a subsidiary of WestStar Bank. It has focused on business insurance, employee … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by American First National Bank, based in Houston, to relocate a branch from 240 Legacy Dr., Ste. 112, in Plano to 1908 K Ave. in Plano. The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has applied to establish a branch at 19019 IH 35 in … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Broadway National Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 8333 Douglas Ave., Ste. 100, in Dallas. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Home Bank NA, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, to establish a branch at 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 100, in Houston. The … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has established a branch at 1700 Coulter in Amarillo. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, to establish a branch at 3002 Barron Rd. in College Station. The OCC reports that it has approved an application … Read more
El Paso-based WestStar Bank recently announced the promotion of Courtney Yeatman to senior vice president/construction banker. She will continue to maintain banking relationships with homebuilders and generate new business opportunities to expand the bank’s residential construction loan portfolio. Yeatman holds an MBA degree in finance from Colorado Technical University and is a graduate of the … Read more
Conversions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank NA, based in Dallas, has applied to convert to a Texas state charter under the name Sunflower Bank. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by American Bank NA, based in Corpus Christi, to establish a branch at 101 N. Shoreline in Corpus Christi. The … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to establish the following branches: 401 N. Hwy. 77, Ste. 20, in Waxahachie and 2408 McKinney Ave. in Dallas. The agency also reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America to relocate a … Read more
El Paso-based WestStar Bank has promoted Victor Barroteran to senior vice president/commercial banking manager. In this new role, Barroteran will lead and develop one of WestStar’s commercial banking teams to facilitate the expansion of new commercial business. With 27 years of experience, Barroteran brings a robust background in commercial banking, leadership and business development to his … Read more