TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
El Paso-based WestStar, a leading financial institution in the Borderplex region, recently announced numerous promotions, appointments and new hires. WestStar has appointed Bill Brady chief investment officer in its wealth management division. He has more than 25 years of experience in the finance industry, including 12 years at WestStar. Brady earned a BBA degree in finance … Read more
Leawood, Kansas-based CrossFirst Bank has promoted Clayton Conger to bank president/Dallas. With more than 20 years of banking experience in the Texas region, Clayton has expertise in commercial and real estate lending. Conger joined CrossFirst Bank in 2017 and helped open its Dallas location. Prior to his recent promotion, he was managing director of real … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Jerrod Dawson has joined the Private Bank at PlainsCapital as senior vice president/manager of investment strategies and portfolio management. He will office at the bank’s Hilltop Plaza location at 6565 Hillcrest Ave. in Dallas. “[Jerrod’s] depth of experience in investment strategy and portfolio management will be a valuable asset to our … Read more
Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank has promoted Amber Owen to Northeast Texas division president, a newly realigned division with eight branches covering Texarkana, Longview and Tyler. Owen has been with Cadence Bankand its predecessor banks for more than 25 years, rising through the ranks while gaining expertise in commercial lending and private banking, as well as … Read more
Dallas-based Sunflower Bank has hired Bo Scott to serve as executive vice president and chief banking officer. Based at the bank’s headquarters in Dallas, he will and oversee the strategy, management and growth of the bank’s middle-market efforts in all regional markets. “Bo will partner with our regional business leaders and Brian Walsh, our chief … Read more
Woodville-based Citizens State Bank recently announced the promotion of Will Brooks to senior vice president. He currently serves as a commercial lender in the bank’s newest location at Valley Ranch. With more than a decade of experience in the banking sector, his skills developing customized solutions for businesses across various sizes and industries have established … Read more
Paul Davidson has joined San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank to serve as chief banking officer. With more than 40 years of experience in the banking industry, he specializes in developing and implementing sales and growth strategies that create transformative opportunities. Prior to joining Texas Partners Bank, Davidson was regional chair and Houston market president at … Read more
Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank has promoted Jason Thompson to market president for Hopkins County. “Jason Thompson has been a vital part of Alliance Bank for almost three decades,” says James Law, president and CEO. “He gained a solid foundation in banking early in his career. Over the years, he built expertise across all lending areas, … Read more
Brownwood-based TexasBank has hired Jarrod Dickey and John Patterson as senior vice presidents of commercial lending in Parker County. Both bring extensive experience and strong community ties. Dickey has 23 years of expertise in commercial lending and business development. He is a graduate of the SW Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. A … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has been named “2024 Member of the Year” by the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce. The annual awards program recognizes organizational strength and its impact on key community priorities. “This recognition highlights VeraBank’s commitment to supporting local businesses, cultivating economic development and investing back in the communities we proudly serve,” says Paul Gerling, … Read more