TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
As Brownwood-based TexasBank opens a new branch in Decatur this month, it has hired Andrew Rottner to serve as Wise County market president. He is a seasoned financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in banking. A grand opening event for the bank’s new Decatur branch is scheduled for 11 a.m.–2 p.m., July … Read more
On June 13, Addison-based Guaranty Bank & Trust NA announced that Buffy Dyess, senior vice president/chief compliance officer, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Bank Compliance Leader Award for the Texas region, presented by Compliance Alliance. The award recognizes exceptional contributions as a compliance leader, as well as having a significant impact on the … Read more
Jeff Austin III, chairman of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, has announced promotions of three executives within the organization. Jason Petersen has been named chief credit officer. A current member of the executive committee and a senior executive vice president, Petersen will move from the role of chief lending officer to chief credit officer following the retirement of … Read more
Durant, Okalhoma-based First United Bank recently announced that Jesse Jackson has joined the organization as Dallas/Fort Worth regional president. He has more than 35 years of experience in banking and financial leadership. Most recently, Jackson served as executive vice president and head of commercial banking at b1BANK in Dallas. Under his leadership, the bank raised … Read more
Ozona Bank has announced a leadership transition as Kelly Barclay assumes the role of chief executive officer to focus on steering the bank’s long-term vision and growth strategy. Joining the bank as its new president is Tommy Forsythe, a seasoned leader in community banking with more than 30 years of industry experience. He will also serve … Read more
The Texas Bankers Association (TBA) recently announced the elected board of directors for its 2025–26 fiscal year. The officers’ terms run from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Ron Butler, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA, has been named TBA chairman. The new vice chair is William … Read more
Sharon Davis has joined San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank as chief human resources officer. She takes on the new role with more than 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Jefferson Bank, Davis was executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Premier Bank in Ohio. Earlier stints in her career include human resources … Read more
Sherita Graves has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank. Previously serving as senior vice president and director of risk management, she has been with the bank for more than seven years. With more than 18 years of experience in compliance and risk management, before joining … Read more
Dallas Capital Bank announced the addition of Jack Dodd as senior vice president, director of information technology and security officer. He will report to Doug Staley, executive vice president/chief risk officer. “[Jack’s] proven leadership and extensive IT and cybersecurity experience will strengthen our team and enhance the ways we are able to service our clients,” … Read more
On May 22, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank and the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the bank’s two new full-service banking centers in Houston and Spring. The event was well attended by both chambers and business leaders, as well as the Austin Bank leadership team and employees. The … Read more