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El Paso’s WestStar Names Candia Director of Accounting

El Paso-based WestStar has named Marcela Candia vice president/director of accounting. In her role, she oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and internal controls and works with senior leadership to support the bank’s financial objectives. Candia joined WestStar in 2022 and has more than 20 years of accounting experience across multiple industries. During her … Read more

WestStar Names Dorado Chief Accounting Officer

El Paso-based WestStar has named Yvonne Dorado senior vice president and chief accounting officer as part of an internal leadership realignment within the accounting, tax and treasury division. She previously served as senior vice president and treasurer. In her new role, she oversees the bank’s accounting and financial reporting functions in addition to supporting the … Read more

Jacobson Joins Oklahoma-based InterBank as Chief Financial Officer

Shalene Jacobson has joined Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based InterBank to serve as chief financial officer. She will be headquartered at the bank’s Fort Worth office. C.K. Lee, president and CEO, announced the new hire. Jacobson will lead the accounting, financial reporting, funds management, financial planning and analysis functions, as well as chair the bank’s asset/liability committee. Jacobson … Read more

McVey Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at First Financial Bank

On July 23, First Financial Bankshares Inc., the parent company of Abilene-based First Financial Bank, announced the promotion of Kyle McVey to executive vice president and chief financial officer of the bank, a position previously held by Michelle Hickox. Hickox will continue serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer for First Financial Bankshares. … Read more