First State Bank of Uvalde Promotes Hernandez to Executive Vice President/Director of Retail Operations

First State Bank of Uvalde has promoted Roxanne Hernandez from senior vice president to executive vice president/director of retail operations. The promotion was announced by Chad D. Stary, president and CEO. Hernandez’s primary focus will be on deposit growth and delivering exceptional service. She has been with First State Bank of Uvalde for 15 years. … Read more

Long Joins First Commercial Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Seguin-based First Commercial Bank NA has hired James Long to serve as executive vice president/chief operating officer. He will oversee daily operations, enhance banking services and support the bank’s mission. The new hire was announced by Mark Long, president and CEO. James Long began his career at First State Bank as an intern in 2000 while … Read more

Hirschi Joins WestStar’s Executive Team as Chief Financial Officer

El Paso-based WestStar has appointed Nathan T. Hirschi to executive vice president and chief financial officer. He brings more than 30 years of experience in finance and accounting to his new post. Hirschi previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at El Paso Electric Co. and served as a partner with KPMG … Read more

Millette Joins R Bank as Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President

Round Rock-based R Bank has hired Chris Millette to serve as executive vice president/chief information officer. He will lead the bank’s information technology strategy. Millette has served as a technology leader for several community banks, driving digital transformation, cybersecurity enhancements and regulatory oversight of operational efficiency. Prior to joining R Bank, Millette was senior vice … Read more

The Cecil Family Celebrates 100 Years of Liberty National Bank

The Cecil family is celebrating a centennial milestone, marking the 100th year of their leadership and family legacy at Paris-based The Liberty National Bank. In 1925, Jim Cecil, a prominent banker from Valliant, Oklahoma, moved to Paris, Texas, at the urging of his physician, Dr. L.P. McCuistion. McCuistion’s brother, Ed McCuistion, was the president of … Read more

First Financial Bank Promotes Schjetnan to Executive Vice President and Director Of Community Lending And Outreach

The board of directors of Abilene-based First Financial Bank has announced the promotion of Chris Schjetnan to executive vice president/director of community lending and outreach. In this role, he will lead the bank’s affordable banking initiatives, which focus on traditionally underserved communities. Schjetnan was born and raised in Mexico City in a bilingual household. “Chris’ … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Promotes Schulz to Lubbock Market President and Rosenberg to Executive Vice President

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has promoted commercial lending manager Seth Schulz to Lubbock market president, succeeding David Quintanilla, whose promotion to West Texas region chairman was announced in December and became effective on January 1. In addition, West Texas real estate lending manager Mark Rosenberg has been promoted to executive vice president. “Both [Shulz and Rosenberg] … Read more

Amarillo National Bank’s Bickerstaff Reappointed to Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton “Cliff” Bickerstaff to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands. His term will expire on September 1. Bickerstaff serves as executive vice president at Amarillo National Bank and is a member of the bank’s board of directors. The Board for Lease was created to lease land … Read more

Legend Bank Announces New Commercial Lender and Appointment of Branch President

On January 8, Bowie-based Legend Bank announced the appointment of Ricky Taylor as Wichita Falls branch president/senior vice president and Colton Sheffield as vice president/commercial lender in North Richland Hills. Taylor has been in the financial industry for more than 20 years, specializing in agriculture, commercial real estate, small business, equipment and construction loan needs. … Read more

VeraBank Names Vestal Wealth Management Trust and Wealth Advisor

Henderson-based VeraBank has promoted Shea Vestal to vice president/trust and wealth advisor. She will focus on the bank’s Henderson, Mt. Enterprise, Kilgore, Tatum and Carthage regions. Vestal joined VeraBank in 2010. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Stephen F. Austin State University and has completed the graduate program at the SW Graduate School … Read more