TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
In mid-November, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce announced that Kerry Hall, former managing director of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank regional banking and current board member of Dallas-based Susser Bank, has been named “2025 Austinite of the Year,” an award recognizing transformational leadership and enduring service to the Austin region. “[Hall’s] impact on Austin is … Read more
Little Rock, Arkansas-based Bank OZK is ramping up its presence in Texas, recently unveiling new branch locations across major metro areas. According to the Arkansas Business Journal, Bank OZK is accelerating its footprint in Texas and Georgia, announcing plans for new branch openings in both states as part of its broader growth strategy. Earlier this … Read more
On December 1, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce announced that Kerry Hall will serve as interim president and CEO beginning on January 3, 2023. She is taking over for Laura Huffman, who is leaving the organization on December 31, 2022. Hall has more than 35 years of experience in banking in Austin and recently … Read more