TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced that Tadd Tobkin, chief technology officer, has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Dallas CIO ORBIE Awards, a premier recognition program honoring excellence in technology leadership across the Dallas/Fort Worth region. First United Bank operates 40 branches in Texas, including approximately 15 in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. … Read more
Dallas-based First United Bank has appointed Tim Frederick as chief executive officer of its mortgage division. With more than 27 years of experience in financial services, he joins First United Bank from M&T Bank, for which he served as executive vice president and head of mortgage originations. At M&T Bank, he led a team of … Read more
Durant, Okalhoma-based First United Bank recently announced that Jesse Jackson has joined the organization as Dallas/Fort Worth regional president. He has more than 35 years of experience in banking and financial leadership. Most recently, Jackson served as executive vice president and head of commercial banking at b1BANK in Dallas. Under his leadership, the bank raised … Read more
On March 25, Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced that Tadd Tobkin, chief technology officer, has been appointed to the Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Product Strategic Advisory Board, a small, exclusive group composed of financial industry leaders from across the country. As an advisory board member, he will help shape the future roadmap and investment … Read more
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has promoted Wes Shelton to president of banking, recognizing his four decades of industry expertise and leadership. In this expanded role, Shelton will oversee bank system operations and lead First United Bank’s Centers of Excellence, credit committee and special-assets team. “Wes has been a cornerstone of our banking operations, bringing … Read more
On March 24, Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced the promotion of Ryan Suchala to chief banking officer. He will spearhead strategic growth initiatives, deepen customer engagement and drive innovation across Texas and Oklahoma. With nearly two decades of banking experience, Suchala has been a key leader at First United Bank for more than seven … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University has announced new leadership and added three new trustees to its board of advisors. T. Gary Hudson, former president and CEO and current board member of Farmers & Merchant’s Bank, is the new SWGSB chair and R. Scott … Read more
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has announced the appointment of Tadd Tobkin, chief technology officer, to the Jack Henry Mid-Tier Advisory Board. Jack Henry & Associates Inc. provides innovative solutions to approximately 7,500 clients. Focused on fostering connections between financial institutions and the people they serve, the firm offers seamless integration with leading fintechs. In … Read more
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank , which currently operates 39 branches in Texas, has received the prestigious 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. This accolade celebrates organizations with the most engaged workplace cultures globally. The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winners boast a ratio of engaged employees to disengaged employees that is 11 times higher than the … Read more
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has hired Brian Johnson to serve as chief financial officer, reporting directly to Greg Massey, chairman and CEO. Johnson will lead accounting, corporate finance and financial planning and analysis across the enterprise. Johnson previously served as chief financial officer, head of corporate finance and global treasurer and head of corporate financial … Read more