TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank announced three personnel changes in March. Lee Beckelman has joined the bank as an advisory director. A graduate of the University of Texas–Austin, his past work experience includes positions at various banks, as well as several oil and gas companies. He currently serves as chief financial officer of Smart Sand … Read more
On March 5, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Humble-based Third Coast Bank, announced the appointment of Eva Pawelek to serve as regional president and head of Houston corporate banking. She joined the organization in October 2025 following the merger between Third Coast Bancshares Inc. and Keystone Bancshares Inc. Pawelek will lead the … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Reid Wendell to serve as senior vice president/senior relationship manager. Based at the bank’s Kirby location in Houston, he brings 15 years of commercial banking experience to his new role. Wendell oversees a portfolio of commercial clients, builds new banking relationships and leads analysts who support portfolio management. Wendell previously … Read more
In early March, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust announced that Matthew Spivey has been promoted to market president for its Fort Worth location and Mason Whitmarsh has been promoted to assistant vice president and lending officer. Spivey joined Texas Bank and Trust as a senior vice president and commercial lender in the bank’s Fort Worth … Read more
On March 5, Wichita Falls-based American National Bank & Trust announced key hires and promotions across multiple locations. This news comes in addition to the bank’s recent announcement that Craig Berry is succeeding Dwight Berry in the role of president; Dwight Berry will continue serving as chief executive officer and Craig Berry will continue as … Read more
On March 2, Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Simmons Bank announced the promotion of Laura Condley to private banking market executive. In her new position, she will oversee all private banking activities in the Oklahoma and Texas markets. Condley started her banking career at Simmons Bank as a market retail manager. Throughout her tenure, she advanced to … Read more
On March 2, Cornerstone Capital Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Houston-based Cornerstone Capital Bank, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Peoples Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Lubbock-based Peoples Bank. The combined organization now holds more than $3.4 billion in assets. All acquired branches remain open as Peoples Bank, a division of Cornerstone … Read more
As Wichita Falls-based American National Bank & Trust celebrates 50 years of service, it has announced a strategic leadership transition. Dwight Berry is continuing his tenure as chief executive officer, while Craig Berry has assumed the role of president, maintaining his responsibilities as chief lending officer. Dwight Berry, who joined the bank in 1981, has … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Jerret Krouse as San Antonio market president. He previously held senior leadership roles guiding business banking and middle-market teams for which he was instrumental in expanding client coverage, strengthening performance and enhancing the overall client experience. He also led market-facing initiatives focused on community engagement and building strategic partnerships. Krouse … Read more
Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank recently broke ground on its new Grapevine location, marking the bank’s continued growth across northeast Tarrant County. The new branch will be located at 803 E. Northwest Hwy. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together bank leadership, business partners and community supporters. “This project reflects who we are and where we come from,” … Read more