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Alliance Bank Appoints Roberts Chief Executive Officer

On October 16, Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank announced that Craig Roberts has been named CEO. The appointment comes as the bank approaches its centennial in 2027. “After a thorough search process, the board is confident that Craig Roberts is exactly the right leader to guide Alliance Bank into its second century,” says Tom Sellers, chairman … Read more

Alliance Bank Promotes Randolph and Byrnes to Regional Presidents

Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank announced that it has promoted two team members to serve as regional presidents. The promotions were announced by James Law, president and CEO. J. Corky Randolph has been promoted to senior vice president/regional president for Rockwall. Collin and Hunt counties. He previously served as the bank’s Rockwall County market president. He … Read more

Pilgrim Bank Appoints Lawrence and Strube to Board

Ken Pilgrim, senior chairman, and Lonnie Pilgrim, chairman,  along with the Pittsburg-based Pilgrim Bank board of directors, have announced two new additions to the bank’s board: dentist Danny Lawrence and attorney Ramsey Strube. Lawrence is the owner and practicing dentist at Sulphur Springs Dental and is a lifelong resident of Hopkins County. He earned a … Read more

Alliance Bank Names Thompson Sulphur Springs Market President

Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank has promoted Jason Thompson to market president for Hopkins County. “Jason Thompson has been a vital part of Alliance Bank for almost three decades,” says James Law, president and CEO. “He gained a solid foundation in banking early in his career. Over the years, he built expertise across all lending areas, … Read more