TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
Houston-based Amegy Bank has promoted Bobby Little to executive vice president of commercial banking. He will lead the bank’s expansion across Collin, Denton and Grayson counties as Amegy Bank continues expanding its presence in North Texas, including the recent opening of its first Frisco office at Hall Park. “Collin, Denton and Grayson counties continue to … Read more
On October 16, Texas Banc Financial Corp., the parent company of Fort Worth-based TexasBank, and Haskell Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Haskell-based Haskell National Bank, announced a definitive agreement under which Texas Banc Financial Corp. will acquire Haskell Bancshares Inc. Upon completion of the transaction, Haskell National Bank will merge into TexasBank. The transaction … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank continues to expand its Dallas commercial banking team with the addition of Meredith Worley as senior vice president/relationship manager and Conner Heil as vice president/relationship manager. Worley brings more than 15 years of experience serving privately held businesses and business owners across North Texas. Her expertise includes commercial lending, sponsor lending, asset-based … Read more
College Station-based American Momentum Bank has launched a formal Energy Finance Division, expanding its commitment to serving companies across Texas’ energy sector and building on the bank’s existing relationships in the industry. American Momentum Bank has long served customers in the sector, particularly upstream oil and gas companies and energy service businesses. “Energy continues to … Read more
Fort Worth-based First Bank Texas has hired Michael Ramirez to serve as Fort Worth market president. He brings more than 20 years of banking experience to his new position, with extensive expertise in commercial real estate lending, relationship management and portfolio management. Ramirez’s experience includes handling complex commercial real estate transactions ranging from $1 million … Read more
On September 22, Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank opened its new Frisco banking center. The location at 15147 Preston Rd. is the bank’s eighth branch in North Texas. Frisco continues to draw significant business investment alongside sustained population growth. Corporate relocations, business expansion and residential development have strengthened the city’s position. The new location establishes a … Read more
Round Rock-based R Bank has hired Will Matthews to serve as market president in Round Rock. A member of the University of Texas’ Rose Bowl-winning football team and a former player for the NFL’s Detroit Lions, he developed a strong foundation in discipline, teamwork and relationship-building. Following his football career, he worked in nonprofit fundraising, … Read more
Round Rock-based R Bank has promoted Cole McDonald to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Since joining the bank in 2024, he has quickly established himself as a respected leader and trusted resource across the organization. Prior to joining R Bank, McDonald served on the commercial lending team at VeraBank for almost four years. … Read more
On September 14, Houston-based Third Coast Bank announced the appointment of Bernardo “Bernie” Lacayo as executive vice president/head of corporate banking. He joined the bank in March. Lacayo brings more than three decades of banking and financial services experience, with a track record of building corporate and middle-market banking businesses, developing specialized lending capabilities and … Read more
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and participating member financial institutions awarded more than $1.8 million to 71 community‑based organizations through its Partnership Grant Program (PGP) as the program marks its 30th anniversary. The awards were made in partnership with 44 member institutions in FHLB Dallas’ five‑state district of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, … Read more