TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Will Metcalf to serve as business development officer at its Conroe branch. Joining the team in July, he brings 18 years of experience in the banking industry. A longtime Conroe resident and public servant, Metcalf has served in the Texas House of Representatives since 2015 and remains actively involved in both … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to acquire American Bank NA, based in Corpus Christi. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an applications by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish the following branches: 135 N.E. Loop 564 in Mineola and 1192 … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, to acquire Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas. The OCC reports that Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, has applied to acquire Citizens State Bank, based in Roma. In addition, the TDB reports that … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida, has established a branch at 1409 Botham Jean Blvd. in Dallas. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the southeast corner of Woodridge Dr. and Gulf … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Liberty Capital Bank, based in Addison, has applied to merge with Texas Heritage Bank, based in Boerne. The TDB reports that Maverick Bank, based in Fort Davis, has applied to merge with Tejas Bank, based in Monahans. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Dan Leonard for its commercial banking team. He will serve as senior vice president/commercial banker and office at the downtown Austin location. He has more than 22 years of experience serving the Austin business community. His responsibilities include commercial lending and deposit services, while also collaborating with commercial customers to deliver … Read more
Branches The TDB reports that The First State Bank, based in Louise, has applied to establish a branch at 803 N. Ave. E in Shiner. The TDB reports that Harmony Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to relocate a branch from 1600 S. Ervay St. in Dallas to 1900 S. Ervay St. in Dallas.
Name Changes The TDB reports that Powell State Bank, based in Powell, has changed its name to Producer Bank of Texas. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 4303 S. Clack St. in Abilene. The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Donna Day to serve on its senior leadership team as executive vice president/regional president for Travis County. Based out of the bank’s 6th St. branch in Austin, she brings more than three decades of banking and leadership experience to her new role. “Her incredible breadth of experience in commercial banking, leadership … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to merge into The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio. Conversions The TDB reports that First-Lockhart National Bank, based in Lockhart, has applied to convert from a national association to a Texas state-chartered bank under the name First Lockhart … Read more