Oklahoma-based Valliance Bank Hires McDonald as Relationship Manager in Fort Worth

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Valliance Bank has hired Ashleigh McDonald to serve as Fort Worth’s client relationship manager and assistant vice president. Prior to joining Valliance Bank, McDonald served as business development manager at a local boutique real estate firm. McDonald earned her bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of Georgia. “I am incredibly excited … Read more

Simmons Bank Expands in Dallas/Fort Worth with New Camp Wisdom Branch

In mid-November, Pine Bluff-Arkansas-based Simmons Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Dallas financial center located at 3309 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Simmons Bank operates 23 full-service branches in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. “Investing in the communities we serve is engrained in our DNA and we are grateful to … Read more

October 22–28, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish the following branches: 1015 Hwy. 80 in San Marcos, 4107 Fry Rd. in Katy and 5010 N. 95th Ave. in Glendale, Arizona. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied … Read more

October 15–21, 2023

Name Changes The TDB reports that Security State Bank, based in Winters, has changed its name to Victory Bank. Home Offices The TDB reports that Victory Bank has relocated its home office from 700 S. Main St. in Winters to an existing branch office at 4710 4th St. in Lubbock and will maintain the office … Read more

October 8–14, 2023

Conversions The TDB reports that First Financial Bank, based in Abilene, has applied to convert from a national association to a state-chartered bank. Branches The OCC reports that Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, has applied to establish a branch at 4000 S. Business Hwy. 281 in Edinburg. The TDB reports that Wallis Bank, based … Read more

Bank of Texas Hires Harbuck for Private Wealth Banking in Fort Worth

Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas, a subsidiary of Tulsa, Oklahoma-based BOK Financial, has hired Keller Harbuck to serve as private wealth banker. He is responsible for building relationships with high-net-worth clients and businesses, overseeing relationships that include deposit services, lending, brokerage, investment management, trust and insurance services. Harbuck’s financial services experience includes health care, real estate, … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Co. Welcomes Smith and McElroy

Brandon Smith and Kathleen McElroy have joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. Smith has been hired to serve as vice president and mortgage loan underwriter at the bank’s branch in The Colony. He previously served as senior underwriter with Colonial Savings Mortgage in McKinney and has been involved in the closing, … Read more

October 1–7, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the northwest corner of McPherson Blvd. and Summer Creek Dr. in Fort Worth. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by National Bank & Trust, based in La Grange, … Read more

September 24–30, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the northwest corner of W. Little York Rd. and N. Houston Rosslyn Rd. in Houston. The OCC reports that The Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, has applied to establish a … Read more

Fort Worth’s Trinity Bank Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Fort Worth-based Trinity Bank, a commercial bank that began operations in 2003, is celebrating its 20th anniversary year. The award-winning bank has grown steadily over the past two decades and is one of only two community banks remaining in Fort Worth. To celebrate, the bank has held a series of customer appreciation days featuring food, … Read more