TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA has promoted Chris Baughman to president of its Conroe region. The announcement was made by F. Scott Dueser, chairman, president and CEO of First Financial Bankshares Inc. Baughman will replace Sam Baker, who recently announced his upcoming retirement in March 2022. Baughman is no stranger to First Financial Bank, having … Read more
Stephen Lee, chairman, president and CEO of the Southeast region at Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA was recently appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas State University System Board of Regents. He will serve in that role until February 2027. “Stephen’s excellent leadership over our Southeast Texas region is transcended only by his … Read more
Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA, a subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares Inc., announced that it has acquired a new property and will build a state-of-the-art office in Bryan/College Station, located on the northwest corner of Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. and Earl Rudder Fwy. “We certainly are excited to enhance our branch experience for our customers,” says … Read more
The board of directors of Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA recently announced the promotion of Shelley Dacus to chief executive officer of the bank’s Kingwood region. She was promoted to president of the region in 2019 and now replaces Harry J. Brooks as CEO. Brooks is departing the bank at the end of the year. Dacus has more … Read more
Abilene-based First Financial Bankshares held its fifth annual company-wide Day of Service on Columbus Day, October 12. First Financial partnered with local nonprofit organizations across Texas to provide assistance and perform service projects in each of the communities it serves. With more than 900 employees participating, Day of Service initiatives took place in 40 locations … Read more